O'ahu Exploration: Moleka Trail
This week's Tuesday Trail took us to Mount Tantalus. Hidden at the top of this mountain in Honolulu are a multitude of little trails to choose from. Previously we hiked Ualaka'a and Pu'u Ohia and enjoyed the shade and views those trails provided. Moleka Trail is a two mile trail that is an offshoot of the popular Makiki Valley Trail. There are two ways to start this trail. We entered the trail off of Round Top Drive where a small parking area exists for hikers for either the Moleka Trail or the Manoa Cliffs Trail (hoping to check that one out soon). Moleka Trail was the perfect family friendly trail. It isn't too strenuous or long so small children and beginning hikers will find it pleasant to walk along. Bring your bug repellent and some water as the muggy air attracts mosquitos and makes you sweat profusely. There are a few uphill climbs but they are very brief and stairs have been built into the muddy ground to assist in the climb. The weat