March Madness: Mokuleia Forest Reserve with a Side of Brisket
This spring has been rainy and cloudy and I've found myself in more of a Netflix and Chill mode than a get out and explore and hike mode. But, I did still get out some this month, so here is a recap of part of the Mokuleia Forest Reserve trail. The Mokuleia Forest Reserve is located on the Northshore, Waialua side, of O'ahu. It is just a short ride through the pineapple fields just past Wahiawa and down a two lane country road past Waialua High School. I have driven past the big gates at the start of the trail numerous times en route to Ka'ena Point (north shore side), the beaches in Mokuleia, and another popular hike known as switchbacks or Kealia Trail. A couple of weeks ago, I finally stopped at those gates and embarked on an uphill, paved hike in humid and cloudy conditions with my hiking girls Sarah and Mary. The Mokuleia Forest Reserve is also known as Peacock Flats. There is a campgrounds and access to the area both from the north shore and al