Hobb's Ridge (2002)
Photo by Waianae Steve Hike date : January 12, 2002 Saturday Weather : clear, sunny, fairly cool, minimal winds. A group of 12 met at the Waianae Cultural Center in the valley. A member of the group was the legendary Fred Dodge, who had not only climbed Hobbs ridge before but many of the most challenging routes on the island. We were glad to see him and have him hike with us. Dr Dodge, in his 60s now, described the ridge du jour for us, mentioning a grassy 85 degree slope near the top that had us wondering what we were in for. He also mentioned that Hobbs was "an old country doctor" who was the first to climb "way up" the ridge we would attempt. Come to find out, Hobbs never reached the summit, having turned back because he was alone and because rain began to fall. However, his attempt encouraged others to try, and these others, including Dr Dodge, succeeded. From the Cultural Center, we headed mauka on a trail that follows a PVC pipeline that provides wate