Mariner’s Ridge is in Hawaii Kai.  There is a trail at the end of the road between the houses.  Most of the locals only know of this since it is not a publicly known trail.  But it has a very beautiful view of Koko Head Crater and the other side of the ridge which is Waimanalo.

When we go there, we allow at least 2 1/2 hours,(1 1/2 up, 1/2 rest or lunch and 1/2 down.  We like to bring musubi, fried chicken  and tsukemono.  We also bring semi frozen drinks and ice cubes in our backpack to keep our backs cool as we hike, it melts and we can drink ice cold water.

It is a pretty easy hike except for the last part up to the ridge gets a little steep and slippery because of the pine needles that are on the ground.  We took my cousin’s grandmother  from Japan up there. And I was surprised cause she didn’t tire and kept up with us , I was out of breath.  Once on top, you’re looking down the very steep mountain range  on the other side.  The air is fresh and a little thin because of the elevation.

I used to take up visitors to have a nice view from on top, quite different from looking at the city below, more forest, nice tall Pine trees, wild guavas and flowers.  It’s been about 5 years since I’ve been there, and  have many fond memories of taking family and friends up there.