Department of Land and Natural Resources

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
News Release

DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR

SUZANNE D. CASE CHAIRPERSON

For Immediate News Release July 17, 2015 

MANOA FALLS TRAIL TO CLOSE TWO HALF-DAYS
FOR HAZARDOUS TREE  REMOVAL

HONOLULU —  The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will close the popular Manoa Falls hiking trail during the morning on two days next week. On Monday July 20 and Tuesday July 21, the trail will be closed from sunrise until noon each day, while work to remove a hazardous tree takes place within the forest. The trail will reopen at noon each day.

Hikers are asked to schedule their hike in the afternoon instead of the morning or plan to use another trail that day. Trail information can be found at www.hawaiitrails.org

State trails staff will close the Manoa Falls trail gate and post a “trail closed” sign. DLNR enforcement officers will be present to ensure public safety.
 

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Media Contact:
Deborah Ward
DLNR Communications specialist
Phone: (808) 587-0320