Kalauao Falls Trail
When your hiking friend has a list of new hikes to check off her list, you do what you can to help out... That is how I came to learn about a waterfall trail off of the main Aiea Loop Trail, in you guessed it, Aiea. Aiea Loop Trail is not my friend. It is a well known trail that most beginning hikers and hikers with kids enjoy going on because it is mostly flat and easy to navigate...except that it's not in my mind. It is always ridiculously muddy, filled with fallen trees and branches, unleashed dogs, and the occasional break in/robbery. I usually just think, ugh, I'd rather not. So when I heard that my upcoming new trail adventure would be another loop trail off of the main Aiea Loop Trail...I definitely had my doubts. But, a new trail is a new adventure, and I decided I was up for it...kinda. April and I were prepared with directions, information to lead us to our trail off of a trail, bug spray, sunscreen, spikes, water, and phones for pictures... and c