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The ultimate adventure guide

Kyle Jenkins
If the parking lot looks like this, you know you are in for a muddy trail.
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Small bridge to the trail.
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A commonly seen plant on this trail is this beautiful purple mountain orchid.
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Detail of the wild orchid.
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Blue porterweed is another commonly seen flower on this trail and around Hawaii in general.
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Paper-like bark.
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There are many steep sections on this trail.
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Views along the way through the thick foliage.
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Moss growing on the wet wood.
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Detail of the wild orchid.
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There are dozens and dozens of species of plants and trees on this one hike.
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Moss growing on the wet wood.
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The final steep ascent.
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The lookout has some benches to rest and enjoy the view.
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Looking down onto Hanalei Bay.
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Looking down onto Hanalei Bay.
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The storied ‘ohi‘a lehua tree and its iconic and unique red flowers. These were the earliest colonizers of the islands after the lava cooled.
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There are several species of ferns on the trail as well.
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Pinecone ginger, also known as shampoo ginger.

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