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Tips for Hiking Oahu's Backyard
Chapter 1: The Oahu WildernessAnyone who has hiked Oahu, as with all the Hawaiian Islands, will comment wholeheartedly of the experience. The physical strains are rewarded with a plethora of ocean blues, forest greens, earthly browns, and heavenly whites. Something magical happens to you as you gaze upon Oahu's distinct ridge lines as they meet with the curls and curves of the ocean. Like staring into the deep-blue rapture of a lover, the Pacific's hues stir heartbeats and memories forever. There are few places on Earth which afford such spectacular vistas of land, sea, and air, exotic flora, fauna, and inviting temperatures all in one moment. It is of the stuff no picture, no painting can capture. Oahu is an absolute in these respects!So, what's the catch you ask? Simple, expect three things typical to Oahu trails: Of course there are a few exceptions to these rules, especially on officially-maintained state trails. But we'll cover this later.
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Public vs Private
- Public Trails
Invasive Species
Common Trail Hazards
- Physical
- Health/Disease
Preparations/Equipment
- Before setting out
- What to carry
- What to wear
Getting Lost
Oahu Weather