Aloha! Has anyone ever done the Honokane Nui hike? I believe this hike continues from Pololu Valley into the next valley. We had thought about doing the hike from Waimea to the back of Waipio Valley, but since it isn%26#39;t open, we are considering this other hike. I would appreciate any comments re this hike - duration, level of hiking ability, general thoughts.
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Honokane Nui hike (part of Pololu Valley hike) - BI
I haven not done it but have flown over it many times.... This is a poorly maintained trail over very wild terrain.....I would rate as super severe...... It should take about a day or 2 one way if you are in good shape and have mountaineering skills. you should be of expert level as a back-packer or hiker .....
This is very rough jungle with lots of cliffs, river fords and wilderness conditions.... where it rains 200 inches a year...
Contact Hawaii Forest and trails for better info
Honokane Nui hike (part of Pololu Valley hike) - BI
I have made this hike and it is a full day, and yes, you should be in decent shape. It will be more strenous than the White Road hike which you say is now closed (I haven%26#39;t been on Trip Advisor for a long while, so I did not know that.
It is not impossible, but not a walk in the park, either. I never felt that I was in danger, though I went in October a few years ago and there is likely more rain concerns this time of year than when I went.
one of the big hazards on this hike it that of changing weather......it is very unstable on the north east coast..... and is its own micro climate...... and yes you can get hypothermia in Hawaii.... prepare well and you will enjoy the effort.....
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