Kahana Valley Super Loop -- Pete Clines
Hike date : September 2003 Here's a new super-loop! Called Ed Gilman about the Kahana Valley adventure that I planned, and he ended up meeting me at the trailhead Friday morning. As I posted this week, I originally planned to go up Pauao, along KST, down Waikane to saddle, and the return via the Waiahole ditch trail. After looking at the topo maps, I got curious about following the Waikane saddle all the way to Puu Koele(sp?)- the peak behind Puu O'Kila on the same ridge. From there we could work our way over to the club ridge that leads up Ohulehule. Ed was up for it, and we set off at 8:50. It took about 2hrs 40 min to summit on Pauao. Trail was in good shape, and weather was agreeable. As we worked along the KST, one of my boot soles detached,and the whole back half was flapping off. Managed to tape it at the arch to prevent further slippage, but this slapping proved to be a hassle for the rest of the day. No other problems along the KST, but plenty of photo