Ulupaina Mauka (Aiea Ridge descent to Ulupaina trail -- by Pete Clines (2003)
Hike date: 12 May 2003 I found a new way to get to the Windward mall coming from Aiea. :) I've been planning this route for a few months now, and the time (and weather)was finally right to try it. Parked outside the gate to the park above Aiea Heights, and was able to hitch a ride to the start of the Aiea Loop Trail. I did this after hearing so much about burglaries near the trailhead, but also because I wasn't sure if I would retrieve my car before the 7:45 gate locking. Set foot on loop trail at 9:50, loaded down with rope, lots of water, machete, and survival gear/clothes. Enjoyed a semi-relaxed pace on the way to the Aiea Ridge summit, and arrived there ~12:20. Photo from Hui Iwa Street, Temple Valley After picture taking and lunch, changed into long pants and windbreaker to head south/east along the summit ridge. Poor conditions here, but hints of a trail, along with a few old orange ribbons. After 45 minutes of up and downs I stopped at the third? peak to the r