Hawaii Loa Ridge Hike

To get to the Hawaii Loa Ridge hike, you need to have someone with you that has Hawaiian ID.  You have to check in with the guards at the entrance to the gated community, tell them you're coming to do the hike, have your driver show Hawaiian ID, and then everyone in the car needs to sign a paper.  They'll direct you to the start of the hike.  This is a longer hike, and I'm afraid I wasn't able to finish it the one time I tried.  Maybe I could have if we had more time.  The first half or so isn't bad but then after that it starts getting steep.  This is a good hike to try if you want something a little more challenging, plus there are some great views.