On Sunday I went with a hiking club to a popular trail on the windward side of the island. Mount Olomana is a 30-minute drive from my place in Kaimuki. It's a spectacular three peaked mountain that separates itself from the Koolau Ridge. Technically Olomana is the name of the highest of the three peaks and it has been called Oahu's Matterhon.
Legends say that Olomana was renowned warrior that was over 30 feet tall and ruled the lands from Makapu'u to Kualoa. The mountain was created when the King of Oahu sent one of his strongest warriors to confrom Olomona. The warrior, Palila sliced Olomana to creat the various peaks of Mount Olomona.
Despite my 4 days of trekking in Nepal, I think this was the most hands-on hike I have done. There were several parts that I had to climb with some assistance from ropes and cables, but we are told to use those at our own risk as they are not maintained. It involved climbing up and down ridges with drop-offs on both sides and I definitely wouldn't do this is rainy or really windy weather.
It took me about 4.5 hours from start to finish, but if offered some of the most amazing views of the island.
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