Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
Park on the road by the water towers.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
The trailhead is located at the end of California Avenue.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
The trail starts off steeply down a ridge through paperbarks and eucalyptus groves.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
The trail starts off steeply down a ridge through paperbarks and eucalyptus groves.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
10/07/2017
The bottom of the valley is damp and muddy at times.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
Many downed trees across the trail require scrambling.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
A small stream crossing in the Mauka Ditch.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
Kaukonahua Stream is wide, but not too deep, and will leave your shoes soggy.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
Cross the river to the trail on the other side.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
Kaukonahua Stream is wide, but not too deep, and will leave your shoes soggy.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
Heading up the fern-lined ridge.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
A forest fire burned most of the underbrush, leaving charred marks on tree trunks.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
A brief view toward the Ko'olau summits.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
Openings in the trees with views toward the Ko'olau summits.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
The steep ridge descends back to the Kaukonahua Stream for another crossing.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
The second Kaukonahua Stream crossing.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
Enjoy a quick dip in the cool water before heading up the exposed ridge on the other side.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
Heading up the ridge again, with views of the valley.
Patrick Nichols
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10/07/2017
The grass is tall and sharp!