Reviews for Hawai'I Trails: Walks, Strolls, and Treks on the Big Island

The average rating for Hawai'I Trails: Walks, Strolls, and Treks on the Big Island based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2009-07-08 00:00:00 Sergio Lima This is a handy guide with lots of good information and worth packing if you have a couple of weeks to spend on the Island. With less time, and wanting to get it all in one carry-on bag, I just took notes on a few walks with me. I really wanted to get to the birth place of Kamehameha the Great in Kohala. The directions almost got me there, but neglected to say that only 4 wheel drive vehicle should try to navigate the last stretch to the site which is a dirt road, and I had to turn around. The Mackenzie Beach Park trail was given a bad rap over the bathroom facilities. I thought it was incredible opportunity to stroll in solitude on a dramatic lava bluff with monster waves crashing below. This could just be a case of one woman’s ceiling is another woman’s floor. Many of the walks and hikes are concentrated in the Volcano National Park. I tried the bird walk and it was a delight. Next time, I hope to have more time to explore this lovely region and will take what is one of the best books about hikes on the Big Island available along with me. Linda Ballou, Author of Wai-nani, High Chiefess of Hawaii

Review # 2 was written on 2017-03-31 00:00:00 Tina L Fleischer "Led me to my #1 Favorite Trail Run!" Yes, this book is dated (my edition was 2003), but much of the trail discussions still apply. TRAIL RUNNER'S GUIDE divides the Bay Area into 4 sections: SF, East Bay, Peninsula, and Marin. There is a separate "Locator Map" for each section. I found this helpful to locate trails of special interest to me. Although I live in the East Bay, I was especially interested in the "Peninsula" section. The air quality is so much better there! Each recommended trail run has a brief intro to the area, directions to the trail, and step-by-step turns. Mileage is also given, of course. Some of the trails feature "alternate routes," which usually means increasing the run. In the Peninsula section, I was delighted to discover a great trail run for "Windy Hill." I was looking for something a bit longer than just an hour run, and this trail was perfect. I just ran this 10.0 mile run a few days ago, and it was fantastic! I started off on "Hamm's Gulch" turned left on "Lost Trail," then came back on "Razorback Ridge." What a run! Yes, the photos are just B&W, and some of the maps are tough to read, but I still found the trail discussions helpful. Thank you Dr. Lage for such a helpful book!