Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
07/28/2018
The trail starts behind the parking area.
Patrick Nichols
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07/28/2018
Follow an overgrown drainage ditch up to where it meets the main trail.
Patrick Nichols
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07/28/2018
The trail is not maintained and is slick, muddy, and unstable.
Patrick Nichols
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07/28/2018
The first clearing is a good place to stop and rest, taking in the view of the higher peaks.
Patrick Nichols
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07/28/2018
The scramble up to the notches requires sure footing and tight squeezes up through exposed rocks.
Patrick Nichols
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07/28/2018
There are old ropes to aid in climbing up and down the notches, but be wary about trusting them completely.
Patrick Nichols
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07/28/2018
Sunset is a magical time to be on the notches, though descending in the dark is not the best idea.
Patrick Nichols
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07/28/2018
There are two notches for adventurous hikers to descend and re-ascend.
Patrick Nichols
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07/28/2018
The entire Nu'uanu valley with the Pali Puka across the way.
Patrick Nichols
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07/28/2018
Views are panoramic, and when there are no clouds, you can see the entire windward coast!
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
07/28/2018
Heading down the trail before dark is smart.