New Hope Oahu - Hiking Ministry

11/11/2025

"She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." Matthew 1:21

"for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11

Hello New Hope hikers!!!

Take a break from your Christmas shopping and burn off some of those excess Thanksgiving calories.

Join us for a hike to the Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve (a remote and scenic protected area harboring some of the last vestiges of coastal sand dune habitat on the island, and home to native plants and seabirds), as well as the fellowship and to burn off some of those extra calories from your succulent Thanksgiving meal.

Kaena Point Hike (from the west side) - Saturday, November 29th at 9:00 am.

Location: Meet in the dirt parking lot in front of the Satellite Station guard shack before Yokohama Beach
Length: 5 miles round trip
Type: Partly paved/dirt road
Terrain: Open coastline
Skill level: Between Novice and Intermediate
Special Instructions: We will be out in the open the entire time. Bring sunscreen and protect yourself from the sun! Wear covered shoes. Wear a bathing suit under your clothes just in case you decide to swim in one of the tide pools. Bring an ample amount of water and lunch/snacks. Sorry dogs are not allowed on this hike. There is a restroom along the way to the trailhead.
http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/hiking/oahu/kaena-point-trail/

Please if you haven't already, complete and sign our hiking ministry waiver. If you forget to bring it, we will have blank ones for you to fill out at the hike or better yet, email us for the waiver [email protected]

Driving directions: Take H-1 freeway going west towards Nanakuli. The freeway quickly ends and turns into Farrington Highway. Continue on this road passing through Nanakuli, Ma'ili, Wai'anae and Makaha. Continue until you see a guard station on the right. Park in the dirt lot (safer to leave your car there to avoid break-ins) then meet at the New Hope parking sign.

The parking space is limited, so let us know if you need a ride or can provide one!

Note: We have a back-up hike planned in case the Kaena Point trail is closed due to high surf. We will notify you via FB or email if the trail is still closed a day before our hike so stay tuned!

10/16/2025

Sharing some pics from our Kahana Valley hike last weekend!

08/29/2025

Kahana Valley hike this Saturday has been cancelled due to scheduling conflict and illness. Thank you for your understanding!

Send a message to learn more

08/07/2025

Kahana Valley hike has been rescheduled to Saturday October 11, 2025. See you there at 9:00 am! Please read hike info below and RSVP with Kris.

"The One forming light and creating darkness, Causing well-being and creating calamity; I am the Lord who does all these. It is I who made the earth, and created man upon it. I stretched out the heavens with My hands And I ordained all their hosts." Isaiah 45:7,12

Hi New Hope hikers!

Join us on our next hike on Saturday, October 11, 2025. We venture into lush, green Kahana Valley, featuring a stream loop that is perhaps the most beautiful valley walk on the island, as well as an inviting swimming hole. On our way out, we will be doing several stream crossings so bring shoes that can get wet and maybe a walking stick for balance.

Point of contact: Kris Chung (808) 554-3468

Meet at 9:00 am at the Kahana Valley State Park parking lot by the bathrooms. Please let us know if you would like to carpool.

Location: State trails in lush Kahana Valley on Windward Oahu

Length: 4 mile loop

Type: A combination of valley and graded contour trails

Terrain: State maintained trails with a few muddy spots, several stream crossings and some mosquitoes.

Skill level: Between novice and intermediate

Special instructions: Wear a bathing suit for the swimming hole; bring at least 1 liter of drinking water, lunch or snacks, sturdy shoes that can get wet, and mosquito repellent.

Please (if you haven't already) complete and sign the one-time waiver form attached and bring it with you (or you can email me your scanned copy).

Directions to meeting place:

From downtown Honolulu, get on H-1 and head west.

Take Likelike Hwy up Kalihi Valley through the Wilson Tunnel.

The highway forks. Keep right for Kahekili Hwy.

Kahekili Hwy becomes Kamehameha Hwy.

Drive thru the villages of Kahaluu and Waiahole to KaaawaPass the Crouching Lion Inn on the left.

The road curves left to go around Kahana Bay.

Cross Kahana Stream on two bridges.

By a large palm grove turn left into Kahana Valley State Park. A short distance ahead, make a right into a parking lot and then drive toward the bathrooms. Look for the New Hope parking sign.yw

06/19/2025

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1,2

'Ah Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You' Jeremiah 32:17

Pu'u Ma'eli'eli hike – Saturday, June 28, 2025

9 a.m. at Temple Valley Shopping Center near McDonalds
Kris Chung, 808-554-3468.

Pu'u Ma'eli'eli is the hill overlooking Kaneohe Bay in front of 'Ahuimanu. Most of the hike is under a forested canopy. However, the final climb to the concrete bunker is steep. Worth it though because of the superb, sweeping view you will enjoy there.

Location: Street parking on Hui Iwa street across McDonalds in Temple Valley (it is a residential area so be mindful of noise). Trail begins along Kahekili Highway.
Length: 2.3 miles roundtrip
Type: Ungraded ridge
Terrain: If it's been raining, the initial ascent can be muddy (slippery), but then the trail levels off until the final short but steep climb to the bunker.
Skill level: Intermediate
Special Instructions: Dogs allowed on leash. Bring water and snacks. No restrooms along the way (maybe can order something at McDonalds across the street and use their bathroom?).
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/puu-maelieli-trail?u=i

Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Trail
This hike is also known as “Digging Hill". Users report that the trail borders private property and hikers should only hike along allowed access.
www.alltrails.com

Please if you haven't already, complete and sign the attached hiking ministry waiver. If you forget to bring it, we will have blank ones for you to fill out at the hike.

Driving directions: Take Likelike Highway to Kaneohe (the H-3 freeway will be closed that day in both directions). Once you get on Kahekili Highway head north toward Kahalu'u. Turn right at Temple Valley Shopping Center (Hui Iwa Street). Street parking on right side across McDonalds. Look for the New Hope sign near the McDonalds.

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06/03/2025

TYJ for beautiful weather, many new faces, fun and great fellowship!

05/14/2025

"As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, O God, my soul thirsts for God, for the living God" Psalm 42:1,2

"For every beast of the forest is Mine, the Cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird of the mountains, And everything that moves in the field is Mine." Psalm 50:10,11

Lulumahu Falls - Saturday, May 31, 2025
Parking is at the top of Nuuanu Pali Drive 9:00 am (limited parking - please try to carpool)
Point of Contact: Kris Chung (808) 554-3468

We have 3 hike coordinators, each with a permit (5 hikers per permit) 15 hikers in total, so please call or text Kris to reserve a spot. Or go on-line and get your own permit. The web address is

https://trails.ehawaii.gov/camping/all,details,57925.html
Hawaii Camping Reservation - Reservations
Online reservation and permitting system for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources. Statewide camping reservations for Division of State Parks and Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
trails.ehawaii.gov
Location: Stream trail in Nuuanu Valley near the Nuuanu Reservoir
Length: 2 miles roundtrip
Type: Valley
Terrain: Some muddy sections; some scrambling over rocks; stream crossings
Skill Level: Novice to Intermediate (adequate for "hardy" children); pet friendly
Bring: Snacks to enjoy at the falls, water to drink, light jacket (in case of rain), sturdy shoes that can get wet

Depending on the conditions, we might first visit the Kaniakapupu Ruins of King Kamehameha III's summer home, negotiate a dense bamboo forest then walk past the Nuuanu Reservoir and finally, enter a mixed forest of native and alien trees on a stream trail that ends at the lovely 50-foot cascading Lulumahu Falls.

Please (if you haven't already) complete and sign the one-time waiver form attached at the bottom of this email and bring it with you (or you can scan and email us your signed waiver).

We will meet at the gravel parking lot at the top of Nuuanu Pali Drive. This is a very popular hike and parking can be limited so we recommend carpooling if you can.

Directions:
From downtown Honolulu, head north on Pali Hwy.

At the intersection of Pali Hwy and Nuuanu Pali Drive (the last stoplight heading north), veer right onto Nuuanu Pali Drive and proceed to the very top of Nuuanu Pali Drive. Park in the dirt/gravel lot or on the shoulder of the paved road. As always, secure valuables before leaving your car.

Look for the New Hope parking sign.

04/04/2025

Some pics from our first hike of the year! It was a beautiful day - enjoyed meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends! Looking forward to our moonlight hike on April 12!

04/03/2025

"Praise the Lord! Praise Him sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! Let them praise the name of the Lord, For He commanded and they were created" Psalm 148:1,3,5
NHO Kaiwa Ridge Moonlight Hike
moonlight hike – Saturday, April 12, 2025

6:00 p.m. at Keolu Skate Park
Kris Chung, 808-554-3468.

Enjoy lovely, shimmering ocean views silhouetted against the night sky as we watch the moon rise from atop Kaiwa Ridge. There are eroded sections so bring a flashlight or a headlamp.

Location: State Trail above Enchanted Lakes and Lanikai subdivisions
Length: 3 miles round trip
Type: ungraded ridge
Terrain: contains some eroded sections which involve scrambling
Skill level: between novice and intermediate
Special instructions: headlamp recommended which will eliminate the need to hold a flashlight; bring some drinking water, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a light jacket in case of rain.

Just a friendly reminder - if you do not feel well, please stay home (and join us when you feel better😊)

Please if you haven't already, complete and sign the attached hiking ministry waiver. If you forget to bring it, we will have blank ones for you to fill out at the hike.

Directions:

From downtown Honolulu, head north on Pali Hwy.

After driving through the tunnels and around the hairpin turn, proceed through a stop light. Pali Hwy becomes Kalanianaole Hwy.

Proceed through 2 more stop lights, and then make a right at a third stop light (Castle Medical Center is on the left). Still on Kalanianaole Hwy.

Farther ahead, make a left at a stop light onto Keolu Drive.

Get into the far right lane and descend steadily.

Proceed through another stop light and then look for the Keolu Skate Park on the left.

Park on the street and continue on foot to the skate park.

Look for the New Hope sign near the bathrooms. Meet us there.

03/15/2025

"For the Lord is a great God and a great King above all gods, in whose hand are the depths of the earth, the peaks of the mountains are His also, the sea is His, for it was He who made it, and His hands formed the dry land." Psalm 95:3-5

Kawaewae Ridge (Friendship Garden): Saturday, March 29 @ 9AM

Our route starts in the pleasant Friendship Gardens in residential Kane’ohe, but quickly moves beyond the “novice” category. The views are superb, and provide a different perspective on Kane’ohe and the bay.

Point of Contact: Kris Chung, 808-554-3468
Location: Kaneohe near Bay View Golf Course
Length: 3.6 miles round trip for the intermediate route (shorter for novice)
Type: Graded Contour to ungraded ridge
Skill Level/Terrain:
Novice along graded contour,
intermediate along open ungraded ridge to helipad and quarry lookout, featuring a steep rope section.
Special instructions:
Novice hikers can stop at the top of the ridge where the contour trail ends and enjoy the nice view of Kaneohe Bay.
Intermediate hikers can continue to the helipad and quarry lookout and enjoy the superb view there.

Meet at 9 am at the intersection of Pomaikai Place and Kokokahi Place.

Bring at least 1 liter of drinking water, lunch or snacks, wear sturdy shoes

Please (if you haven't already) complete and sign the one-time waiver form and bring it with you (or you can email me for the form and/or your scanned signed copy).

We will meet at the intersection of Pomaikai Place and Kokokahi Place. Here are the directions:
-At Ward Avenue get on Lunalilo Fwy (H-1) heading west
-Take Likelike Hwy (exit 20A Rte 63 north) up Kalihi Valley through the Wilson Tunnel
-Continue straight ahead through the intersection of Likelike Hwy and Kahekili Hwy
-Reach the intersection of Likelike Hwy and Kamehameha Hwy. Continue straight ahead (Likelike Hwy becomes Kaneohe Bay Drive), passing Windward City Shopping Center on the right
-Farther ahead, pass Castle High School on the right and Bayview Golf Course on the left
-A short distance after a pedestrian overpass, make a right onto Kokokahi Place and then shortly thereafter a left onto Pomaikai Place. Look for the New Hope parking sign.

09/10/2024

"Praise the Lord! He counts the number of the stars; He gives names to all of them. Great is our Lord and abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite. Who covers the heavens with clouds, who provides rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the mountains."
Psalm 147:1,4,8

Upper Waimano Ridge: Saturday, September 28th @ 9 am

Greetings, New Hope H!kers!

Come join us on our next outing, scheduled for Saturday, September 28th.

After leaving the State Na Ala Hele Trail, we will eventually reach upper Waimano Ridge where there are superb views of vast Waimano Valley below and the Ko'olau Mountain Range in the distance. After a break, we descend a contour trail to a picnic table located on the valley floor. Following another break at the picnic table, we complete the loop back to our cars.

Point of Contact: Kris Chung, 808-554-3468
Location: The top of Waimano Home Road in Pearl City
Length: 4 mile loop
Type: Graded Contour/graded ridge
Skill Level/Terrain: Between novice and intermediate

Meet at 9 am at the top of Waimano Home Road.

Bring at least 1 liter of drinking water, lunch or snacks, wear sturdy shoes.

Please (if you haven't already) complete and sign the one-time waiver form. You can fill one out at the hike or to save time, you can ask us to email it to you and scan/email it back or bring the signed printed copy to the hike.

Directions to trailhead (from downtown Honolulu):

At Punchbowl St get on H-1 heading west. Near Middle Street keep left on Rte 78 west (exit 19B).

By Aloha Stadium bear right to rejoin H-1 to Pearl City.

Leave the freeway at exit 10, marked Pearl City-Waimalu.

Turn right on Moanalua Rd at the end of the off-ramp.

As Moanalua Rd ends, turn right on Waimano Home Rd.

The road narrows to 2 lanes.

Enter the grounds of Waimano Training School and Hospital.

Look for a guard station ahead.

Park on the left in a dirt area just before the guard shack and across from the Pearl City Cultural Center.

07/28/2024

Hey there New Hope hikers! Here is some info on our upcoming hike! Hope you can join us!

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1,2

'Ah Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You' Jeremiah 32:17

Pu'u Ma'eli'eli hike – Saturday, August 10, 2024

9 a.m. at Temple Valley Shopping Center near McDonalds
Kris Chung, 808-554-3468.

Pu'u Ma'eli'eli is the hill overlooking Kaneohe Bay in front of 'Ahuimanu. Most of the hike is under a forested canopy. However, the final climb to the concrete bunker is steep. Worth it though because of the superb, sweeping view you will enjoy there.

Location: Street parking on Hui Iwa street across McDonalds in Temple Valley (it is a residential area so be mindful of noise). Trail begins along Kahekili Highway.
Length: 2.3 miles roundtrip
Type: Ungraded ridge
Terrain: If it's been raining, the initial ascent can be muddy (slippery), but then the trail levels off until the final short but steep climb to the bunker.
Skill level: Intermediate
Special Instructions: Dogs allowed on leash. Bring water and snacks. No restrooms along the way (maybe can order something at McDonalds across the street and use their bathroom?).
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/puu-maelieli-trail?u=i

Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Trail
This hike is also known as “Digging Hill". Users report that the trail borders private property and hikers should only hike along allowed access.
www.alltrails.com

Please if you haven't already, complete and sign the New Hope Oahu hiking ministry waiver. Please email Kris and she can email you a form or we will have blank ones for you to fill out at the hike.

Driving directions: Take Likelike Highway to Kaneohe (the H-3 freeway will be closed that day in both directions). Once you get on Kahekili Highway head north toward Kahalu'u. Turn right at Temple Valley Shopping Center (Hui Iwa Street). Street parking on right side across McDonalds. Look for the New Hope sign near the McDonalds.

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