Waipio Overlook

The Waipio overlook was the last resting stop before the hike into Waipio Valley.  By the time we got there, the clouds had cleared and the temperature was rising.  Waipio Valley is the first of seven valley's along the Kohala coast.  Waipio Valley was formed from runoff processes, ground water sapping, and mass wasting. Waipio Valley is characterized as a groundwater sapping valley evidenced by its U-shaped valley profile, its amphitheater-like head, sharp floor to slope junctions, hanging valleys, and extremely steep valley walls. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of lunch at the Waipio overlook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Britta and Derek having lunch at the Waipio overlook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doug explaining the fluvial processes that formed Waipio Valley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tom explaining some of the cultural aspects and history of Waipio Valley

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