We went with the boys scouts on a hike to see Lulumahu Falls. The hike started in a forest of bamboo, then went to a big clearing with a steep hill to climb, then back into the woods, and finally to the falls. The path wasn't always easy to see, and made for some tricky hiking, but the kids did great and everyone had fun.
We saw some really well done graffiti just after the river and clearing, before going back into the woods.
Some previous hikers had left trail markers for us, and we tried to make some too.
The falls were SO tall and impressive. Pictures don't do it justice. Ferns grow all along the sides and makes for a very wet and serene resting spot.
Some of the boys got in the water, but it's cold and spring fed, so I stayed as dry as possible. The hike back out was just as fun and challenging. We had to use ropes for parts of it, but mostly it was easy, with the occasional river crossing.
Then back to the steep hill in the clearing. Sully loved that part. Matix found these spikes balls and threw them at us from a hiding place until he was found out. Stinker.
Lullaby made a new best friend, Stephanie. She preferred hiking with her instead of us. We have really met the nicest people here. Everyone takes care of everyone. I love that Aloha mentality.
2 comments:
That looks like a fun hike. Those falls are beautiful! I'm so glad Paul includes the family with the scouts. Colleen and I went with Lee and his scouts a lot and really had fun. Your kiddoes are getting to be really good hikers - Grandpa Lee would be so proud of them. :)
Gorgeous scenery!
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