Award: A Award
Special Programs: Islands, State Capital, Cemetery Stroll, Courthouses, Historic Churches, Museums, Veteran Memorials, Artistic Heritage
Start Point Address:
YMCA Nuuanu Branch, 1441 Pali Highway, Honolulu.
The start box is located at the desk in the front lobby.
Directions: H-1 going West, take exit 22 (Vineyard Blvd), continue west on Vineyard to Pali Hwy. turn right onto Pali Hwy, the YMCA is on your right. H-1 going east take the Vineyard exit (20B) continue east to Pali Hwy, left onto Pali Hwy, the YMCA is on your right. Because of limited parking, please park near the Vineyard EXIT.
TheBUS Routes: 55, 56, 57, 65.
Event Description: Walk along Honolulu City sidewalks, passing Honolulu's government buildings, Iolani Palace, Chinatown, War Memorials, Aloha Tower on the Waterfront and many other places of interest.
Start Times: Mon. thru Sat. dawn to dusk, Sun 10am to 5pm, Closed Christmas, New Year's and other major holidays
Contact: Gordon Tyau, (808) 531-2255, gordon@pauoa.net
Award: A Award
Special Programs: Islands
Start Point Address: (same as Obama Heritage walk)
Central YMCA, 401 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI
For start box, ask the lodging office/reception desk for the walk box located behind the reception desk.
Directions: From Waikiki take Ala Moana Blvd. (west) to the intersection of Ala Moana & Atkinson Drive, turn right onto Atkinson Drive. The YMCA is across from Ala Moana Shopping Center. If you are traveling east on Ala Moana pass Ala Moana Shopping Center and turn left onto Atkinson Drive.
TheBUS Routes: 6, 19, 20, 43, 53, 54, 58
Event Description: REVISED ROUTE: Route takes you through the Ala Moana Beach Park, Ward Center, and Ala Moana Shopping Center. There are exceptional views of Waikiki and Diamond Head along mostly level and wide walkways.
Start Times: Open daily dawn to dusk, closed Christmas.
Contact: Faye Miyamasu, (808) 395-9041, fmiyamasu@hotmail.com
Award: IVV Credit Only
Special Programs: Islands
Start Point Address: (same as Ala Moana Beach Park walk)
Central YMCA, 401 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI
For start box, ask the lodging office/reception desk for the walk box located behind the reception desk.
Directions: From Waikiki, take Ala Moana Blvd (east) to the intersection of Ala Moana and Atkinson Drive. Turn right onto Atkinson Drive. If you are traveling east on Ala Moana Blvd, go past the Ala Moana Shopping Center, and turn left onto Atkinson Drive. The YMCA is on your right. Parking is available at Ala Moana Park. The YMCA is easily accessible by bus.
TheBUS Route: 6, 19, 20, 43, 53, 54, 58
Event Description: This is a city walk that takes you through an older neighborhood of Honolulu and the University of Hawaii Manoa campus. It includes significant places in the early life of President Obama. These places include the hospital where he was born, some of the houses and apartments where he lived with his mother, sister, and grandparents, a place where he worked as a student, and the high school he attended and graduated from, before leaving Hawaii for college.
Start Times: Daily, dawn to dusk.
Contact: Gordon Tyau, (808) 531-2255, gordon@pauoa.net
Award: A Award
Special Programs: Islands, Forts of the United States, State Parks
Start Point Address: (same as Waikiki Beach and Kahala walks)
New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, 2863 Kalakaua Ave.
The start box is behind the concierge desk.
Directions: The hotel is located on the Diamond Head (east) end of Kalakaua Avenue, Kalakaua Ave. is a one way street going east through Waikiki. It is across the street from Kapiolani Park, next to San Souci Beach and the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium. Street parking is available.
TheBUS Routes: 2, 14
Event Description: This walk takes you into Diamond Head Crater, where there is a small fee. The walk includes a 0.7 mile trail to the summit of Diamond Head for a breath taking panoramic view. For this view you must climb a 99 step staircase, walk thru a long tunnel and up a spiral staircase inside a bunker to the lookout. It's worth every step.
Start Times: Open daily dawn to 6pm.
Contact: Mark Brown, (808) 234-0476, brownm009@hawaii.rr.com
Award: B Award
Special Programs: Islands
Start Point Address: (same as Diamond Head and Kahala walks)
New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, 2863 Kalakaua Ave.
The start box is behind the concierge desk.
Directions: The hotel is located on the Diamond Head (east) end of Kalakaua Avenue, Kalakaua Ave. is a one way street going east through Waikiki. It is across the street from Kapiolani Park, next to San Souci Beach and the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium. Street parking is available.
TheBUS Routes 2, 14
Event Description: This walk takes you along the seashore and sandy beach of Waikiki, past the Ala Wai Canal and Golf Course and thru Kapiolani Park.
Start Times: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
Contact: Mark Brown, (808) 234-0476, brownm009@hawaii.rr.com
Award: B Award
Special Programs: Islands, Cemetery Stroll, Forts of the United States, Museums, Veterans Memorials
Start Point Address: (same as Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head walks)
New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, 2863 Kalakaua Ave.
The start box is behind the concierge desk.
Directions: The hotel is located on the Diamond Head (east) end of Kalakaua Avenue, Kalakaua Ave. is a one way street going east through Waikiki. It is across the street from Kapiolani Park, next to San Souci Beach and the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium. Street parking is available.
TheBUS Routes: 2, 14
Event Description: Two options are available. The 10K Historic Waikiki option goes by surfboard-shaped bronze markers, statues and historic buildings/hotels. Learn more about Hawaii's cultural heritage and the history of Waikiki by reading the inscriptions on the markers. You will be walking on sidewalks and the sandy beaches of Waikiki. The 10K Waikiki option is on sidewalks that go by Kapiolani Park, the Ala Wai Canal and Kalakaua Avenue. It also includes the boardwalk along the Hilton Hotel lagoon where you will enjoy the breathtaking views of Diamond Head and Waikiki.
Start Times: Open daily dawn to dusk.
Contact: Mark Brown, (808) 234-0476, brownm009@hawaii.rr.com
Award: A Award
Special Programs: Islands Cemetery Stroll
Start Point Address:
McDonalds at Manoa Marketplace, 2915 East Manoa Road.
The start box is located behind the food counter. Please wait your turn in line to ask for the box.
Directions: From H-1 take Exit #24B (same exit # going east or west); proceed toward the mountains on University Ave. At the intersection of University Ave., Oahu Ave. & East Manoa Road turn right onto East Manoa Road, proceed to Manoa Market Place Shopping Center; it will be on right. The McDonalds is on the left of the parking lot.
TheBUS Route: 6
Event Description: You will be walking through an older residential neighborhood of Honolulu and through the University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus.
Start Times: Open daily dawn to dusk.
Contact: Joanne Funasaki, (808) 988-6055, JTFunasaki@aol.com
Award: B Award
Special Programs: Islands, Cemetery Stroll
Start Point Address:
Castle Medical Center, 640 Ulukahiki Street, Kailua, Oahu.
The start box is located on the counter, beside the information desk, in the main hospital lobby.
Directions:
From Waikiki take H-1 west to exit 21B, enter Pali Hwy (61) to Windward Oahu.
At the intersection of Pali Hwy and Kalanianaole Hwy turn left onto Ulukahiki
Street. Castle Medical Center is on your left.
From West Oahu take H-1 East to
exit 21A, enter Pali Hwy (61) to Windward Oahu. At the intersection of Pali Hwy
and Kalanianaole Hwy turn left onto Ulukahiki Street. Castle Medical Center is
on your left.
TheBUS Routes 56, 57
Event Description: This walk is on the windward side of Oahu. The walk starts at Castle Medical Center, goes through residential neighborhoods, beside Ulu Po Heiau and Kawainui Marsh Regional Park, through Kailua Town to Kailua Beach, with the world title of Best Beach, and up to the scenic lookout at Aala Point, where you might see some turtles swimming.
Start Times: Open daily dawn to dusk.
Contact: Maria Brasher, (808) 261-3583, mariabrshr@aol.com
Award: B Award
Special Programs: Islands
Start Point Address:
Private Residence - 95-211 Kemu Place Mililani, HI
Registration box will be in front yard behind the mail box.
Directions: From Honolulu, take H-1 West to H-2 (North Shore/Wahiawa), exit Mililani Mauka onto Meheula Parkway. Continue on Meheula Parkway to the end. Turn left on Kapanoe Street, left on Ahoka Street, and right on Kemu Place to 2nd house on left. Registration box will be in front yard behind the mail box. Please register and move your car to on street parking on Kapanoe or Ahoka Street.
TheBUS Route: Sorry TheBus does not go all the way to the start point.
Event Description: The route takes you through one of Oahu's fastest growing neighborhoods, past the beautiful American classic homes and secluded Mililani Ravine Park.
Start Times: Daily, dawn to dusk.
Contact: Carol Romig, (808) 626-3575, dcromig@hotmail.com
Award: B Award
Special Programs: Islands, Historic Churches
Start Point Address:
Private Residence - 55-579 Naniloa Loop, Laie
Look for the white AVA walk box on the post in the front yard.
Directions:
From Waikiki: Take Likelike Hwy (63N). Turn left at Kamehameha Hwy (83W). Turn left at Naniloa Loop.
Alternative route from Waikiki via North Shore: Take H1 west to H2 north (Wahiawa/Mililani).
Take exit 8 toward Wahiawa. Continue on Kamehameha Hwy to Laie. Turn right at Naniloa Loop.
TheBUS Route: 55
Event Description:
Along the route, you will see many wonderful sights: a spectacular ocean view lookout,
the famous Hukilau Beach, the architecturally
renowned Morman Temple, and the Brigham Young University (BYU)-Hawaii Campus.
Stop at the gazebo at BYU where you will enjoy a breathtaking 360 degree view.
An alternate route is also available without the beach walk and stairs.
The Polynesian Cultural Center is located in Laie so plan on spending your day/evening in Laie.
Recommend an early start as Laie is often hot at midday. Bring water, sunscreen, and hat.
DRESS CODE:
Shorts must be at least knee length if you plan on walking the grounds of Brigham Young.
Start Times: Open daily dawn to dusk.
Contact: Maria Brasher, (808) 261-3583, mariabrshr@aol.com
Award: A Award
Special Programs: Islands
Start Point Address: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE:
Remote registration by mail or email required. There is no start box on site.
Register by sending:
Directions:
Upon receipt of signed waiver form, walk directions will be mailed to you.
Stamped inserts will be mailed to you upon completion of the walk.
Event Description: Start from dawn finish by dusk. NEW ROUTE: This walk starts on Old Walua Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Scenic Route and changes from a bike path/road several times. Along the route are unique and interesting homes/landscape, coffee plantations, and views of the coastline. Suggest early start as Kailua-Kona can be hot by mid-day. No restrooms along the route.
Start Times: Open daily dawn to dusk.
Contact: Carol Romig, 95-211 Kemu Place, Mililani, HI 96789, (808) 626-3575, dcromig@hotmail.com
Award: A Award
Special Programs: Islands, National Heritage
Start Point Address:
Volcano Art Center, in Volcanoes National Park. On the Big Island.
CAUTION! CHECK WITH PARK RANGERS BEFORE STARTING THIS WALK. THERE HAS BEEN VOLCANIC ACTIVITY IN
THE CRATER, PARTS OF THE ROUTE MAY BE CLOSED, AND THE VOLCANIC FUMES MAY BE STRONG.
Due to the presence of volcanic fumes, people with breathing conditions should not do this walk.
Directions: From Hilo, take Hawaii Belt Road (HI-11 SW) and follow the signs to Volcanoes National Park (about 30 miles/ 45 minutes). From Kailua-Kona, take Hawaii Belt Road (H-11 SE) and follow the signs to the Volcanoes National Park (about 95 miles/2 1/2 hours). The Volcano Art Center is located next door to the Kilauea Visitors Center, (there is a very informative movie and lots of information about the volcano at the Visitor Center).
Event Description: The trail passes through two craters, a lava field, a lava tube and a beautiful rainforest. Part of the trail is rocky with some steep up and down hill climbs. The park is at 4,000 foot elevation. Due to volcanic fumes, people with breathing conditions should be careful. There is a entrance fee of $10 per car into the Volcanoes National Park; the fee is good for 10 days.
Start Times: The Art Center is open from 9am to 5pm, closed Christmas.
Contact: Terry Puuoha, (808) 261-3774, mmwalking@att.net