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Activity
 
Miles from Laie
Avg. Activity Time
Trail Length
Elevation
  Diving NorthShore Mask, Fins, and Snorkel   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle or one bus (no bus tranfers needed).
9-12
 1    
  Diving South & West Mask, Fins, and Snorkel   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle only. (Possibly by bus with transfers).
45.2
 1    
  Falls, Kaipapa'u   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle or one bus (no bus tranfers needed).
1.8
 6 3.5  Miles 937  Feet
  Falls, Ko'loa (Turtle)   This activity is within walking distance of campus.
½
 6 3.4  Miles 754  Feet
  Falls, Laie   This activity is within walking distance of campus.
0
 3.5 3.8  Miles 1421  Feet
  Falls, Ma'akua (7 Falls) Rope & Climbing Gear, Lights   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle or one bus (no bus tranfers needed).
2.2
 6+    
  Falls, Malaekahana   This activity is within walking distance of campus.
0
 3.5 3.0  Miles 1238  Feet
  Falls, Manoa   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle only. (Possibly by bus with transfers).
37
 2    
  Falls, Maunawili   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle only. (Possibly by bus with transfers).
26.4
 2.5    
  Falls, Sacred   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle or one bus (no bus tranfers needed).
3.2
 2    
  Falls, Waimano   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle only. (Possibly by bus with transfers).
38
 2    
  Hike, Chinaman's Hat   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle or one bus (no bus tranfers needed).
11.4
 2    
  Hike, Crouching Lion   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle or one bus (no bus tranfers needed).
8.2
 3.5 2.8  Miles 2000  Feet
  Hike, Hauula Loop   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle or one bus (no bus tranfers needed).
2.2
 1.5 2.5  Miles 750  Feet
  Hike, Kahana Valley   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle or one bus (no bus tranfers needed). N/A N/A    
  Hike, Ko'olau Summit   This activity is within walking distance of campus. N/A N/A   3000  Feet
  Island, Kauai   This location is off the Oahu island and requires airline transportation. N/A N/A    
  Pounders Beach   This activity is within walking distance of campus.
½
 N/A    
  Rock Climbing Rope, Harnesses, Climbing Hardware   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle only. (Possibly by bus with transfers).
25.7
 N/A    
  RockWalking   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle or one bus (no bus tranfers needed). N/A N/A    
  Rope Swing   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle only. (Possibly by bus with transfers). N/A 1    
  Sauna/Bonfire Wood, Tarp (See Details)   N/A N/A    
  Scuba, Mahi/Plane Scuba Certification & Gear   N/A N/A    
  Shark Cage Mask, Fins, and Snorkel   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle or one bus (no bus tranfers needed). N/A 2    
  Skydiving   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle only. (Possibly by bus with transfers).
22.7
 N/A    
  Slacklining Slackline   This activity is within walking distance of campus. N/A N/A    
  Slip N Slide Plastic Sheet from Home Depot   This activity is within walking distance of campus. N/A N/A    
  Spear Fishing Snorkel Gear & Spear, Light   This activity is within walking distance of campus. N/A N/A    
  Stairway To Heaven   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle only. (Possibly by bus with transfers).
20
 3    
  Surfing Surfboard   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle only. (Possibly by bus with transfers). N/A N/A    
  Volleyball   This activity is within walking distance of campus. N/A N/A    
  Waimea Waves   This activity can be reached by personal vehicle or one bus (no bus tranfers needed).
12
 N/A    


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  ActivityClick on an activity to get detailed maps, images, directions, and advice about the activity.
  MilesMileage from Laie to the activity. Reset your odometer at PCC or Hukilou.
Blue font - activity is on North Shore route & mileage starts at Hukilou.
Red font - activity is on Windward route & mileage starts at PCC entrance.
  Time Minimum amount of time in hours that should be planned for this activity. Add additional time for transportation. Also, check the Surf Report page for time of sunset to estimate remaining daylight.
  Trail LengthDistance of trail from trail head to trail end.
  ElevationHighest point or altitude expected to be reached on the trail. Assuming the trails starts near sea level (0-50 feet elevation) this will give you an idea of the climb expected and how physically demanding a particular trail is.
  Gear BagGear or Equipment is needed for this activity.
  Dollar SignThis activity costs money.
  WalkThis activity is within walking distance of Laie.
  BusThis activity can be easily reached (out of Laie) by bus(#55) without transfering.
  CarThis activity is best reached by personal vehicle.
  N/AInformation is Not Available or Not Applicable