Vagobond Travel Museum - Hiking Videos on Oahu, Hawaii
These are a real flashback to the past. One of the best things about these videos is the ever changing shape of my facial hair. I was in still in college when we made these. Cameras and computers were not nearly as good or easy as they are today.
If you thought that Oahu is 'the city island' of Hawaii just because it is home to Honolulu and nearly half of the state's inhabitants - think again. Oahu is filled with nature, rural life, history, and plenty of surprises.
There were many more hikes, but these were the ones I made videos of. Thankfully, I've learned my lesson - at least for now.
KokoHead #1
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/4U8uxYbffag[/embed]
Kaena Point
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/VDkMtSjgZNo[/embed]
Manoa Falls
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/u_nIXEwjPrU[/embed]
Kuliouou Ridge Trail
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/_JddmUFa1ik[/embed]
Kokohead Rim Trail #2
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/bI6mursWXxE[/embed]
Hawaii Loa Ridge Trail
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/qxH_b-GFdIs[/embed]
Waimano Falls
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/q5iFsJMytuk[/embed]
Kealia, Oahu's North Shore
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/fKml4-wGaoM[/embed]
There are some astounding hikes on Oahu. This one is considered to be mediocre unless you happen across the Wallabies which actually do exist.
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/1a6ABF9NeMk[/embed]
Ka'au Crater is a fantastic hike with some dangerous points, plenty of waterfalls, and lots of birds. Count on spending 5 hours minimum.
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/gGDnaCTzknE" width="400" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen">
Mt Olympus is considered one of the toughest hikes on Oahu...and for good reason [embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/yDT8NNHI-NI[/embed]
Waianai Kai is a surprise and you won't find a lot of other people there despite the stunning beauty all around you as you hike.
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/6VeoICp1Cdc[/embed]
Mount Olo'mana near Kailua offers three peaks and plenty of challenges plus a stunning payout in terms of the view. Unfortunately, I was getting a bit too arty and trying to use aspiring musicians for the soundtracks. [Embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/puAK32vYJV0[/embed]
Okay, this last one --- it's just weird. Easter at Pu'u Pia, an easy hike in Manoa.
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/-0wcOy6bzWQ[/embed]