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A few words for the third edition

I’ve deleted two trips whose trails are now closed, Sacred Falls and Maakua Gulch (see ssss1). But you’ll find two new trips, Maunawili Falls and Maunawili Ditch Trail. Some trip numbers had to change to account for the old trips being deleted and the new ones inserted. I’ve also updated a number of existing trips. Wilderness Press designed a wonderful new “look” for Maui Trails and Kauai Trails, and I’m delighted that they’ve applied it to this new edition of Oahu Trails. I think you’ll find the book easier on the eye and easier to use as a result.

GPS: I’m not including GPS data in this edition because, to be honest, I don’t have it for most of the hikes. I don’t think they’re needed for the established trails and gardens these hikes are on, anyway. Yes, I have a GPS unit, but I find it more of a hindrance than a help except for drawing otherwise-unmapped trails. If you are a big fan of hiking with a GPS unit, I apologize—and why don’t you send me the GPS data you collect? I prefer UTM coordinates, miles, and feet. Thanks!