Cycling enthusiast, cancer survivor, and geeky dad. Writes about cycling, two wheeled culture, and the bicycle industry.
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Manana Trail. Should be called “trail of roots”. It was fun and challenging to run today. I use to ride this trail when I lived here in Pearl City. I ran it today as I did not bring the bike with on this trip. Vibram FiveFingers pack better than Surly Karate Monkey’s. The trail was the same as I remembered, but harder on foot. The roots seem bigger now, like hopping cyclocross barriers!
It is hard to explain, but there is a sweet smell to this trail in certain areas. I wish I knew what the plant is that grows out there. It is only in certain area, but it fills the area so when you run by it you take a deep breadth and smile. I think it is a Hawaiian herb, but can’t place it. Maybe a sweet type of basil(?)
This is a video highlighting some of the trail. it is not mine, but looks great and gives you the idea of what the trail is.
