Hiking & Trekking

1. I hea e alakaʻi ai kēia ala hele?

   Where does this trail lead?

   Usage

   Asking where a trail leads

   Grammar Note

   "I hea e...ai" = "to where does it go?" (destination question)

2. ʻEhia ka lōʻihi o kēia ala hele?

   How long is the trail?

   Usage

   Asking about trail length

   Grammar Note

   "ʻEhia ka lōʻihi" = "how much is the length?"

3. Kūpono anei kēia ala hele no ka poʻe hou?

   Is this trail suitable for beginners?

   Usage

   Checking if a trail is beginner-friendly

   Grammar Note

   "anei" marks a confirmation question

4. I hea au e hoʻolimalima ai i nā lako hele wāwae?

   Where can I rent hiking gear?

   Usage

   Finding hiking gear rental location

   Grammar Note

   "I hea au e...ai" = "where can I...?". lako is "supply, provisions, gear" and hele wāwae is "to walk, go on foot, hike"; hikina means "east/arrival" and has nothing to do with hiking

5. Loaʻa anei he palapala ʻāina o ke ala?

   Is there a trail map available?

   Usage

   Asking if a trail map is available

   Grammar Note

   "Loaʻa anei he" = "is there/can I get a...?"

6. ʻEhia ke kiʻekiʻe o ka piko?

   How high is the summit?

   Usage

   Asking about summit elevation

   Grammar Note

   "ʻEhia ka kiʻekiʻe" = "how much is the height?"

7. Wehe anei kēia ala i kēia lā?

   Is the trail open today?

   Usage

   Checking if the trail is currently open

   Grammar Note

   "anei" seeks confirmation in a yes/no question

8. Luhi au — e hoʻomaha kāua i kēia manawa.

   I'm tired — let's rest for a moment.

   Usage

   Suggesting a rest break on the trail

   Grammar Note

   "e ... kāua" = let's (inclusive imperative)

9. ʻEhia ka piʻi o ke kiʻekiʻe?

   What is the elevation gain?

   Usage

   Asking about elevation gain on a hike

   Grammar Note

   "ka piʻi o ka kiʻekiʻe" = "the ascent of elevation"

10. Hiki ke hoʻolimalima i alakaʻi kūloko?

    Can I hire a local guide?

    Usage

    Asking about hiring a local hiking guide

    Grammar Note

    "Hiki ke hoʻolimalima i" = "can (I) hire/rent"

11. Ua ʻeha koʻu wāwae — pono au i ke kōkua.

    I've injured my ankle — I need help.

    Usage

    Calling for help after an ankle injury

    Grammar Note

    "Ua ʻeha" = "has been hurt" (perfect aspect); pain is ʻeha with the ʻokina

12. ʻO kēia ke ala pono i [ka wahi]?

    Is this the right path to [destination]?

    Usage

    Confirming you are on the right path

    Grammar Note

    "ʻO kēia ke ala" = "this is the path" (identification)

13. Loaʻa anei nā holoholona ʻino i kēia wahi?

    Are there dangerous animals in this area?

    Usage

    Asking about dangerous wildlife in the area

    Grammar Note

    "Loaʻa anei nā" = "are there any...?" (plural existence)

14. Pehea ka ʻano o ke anilā ma ke ala i kēia lā?

    What are the weather conditions on the trail today?

    Usage

    Asking about trail weather conditions

    Grammar Note

    "Pehea ka ʻano" = "what is the nature/condition of?"

15. Ua nalowale au — i hea ka puka o ke ala?

    I'm lost — which way is the trailhead?

    Usage

    Emergency expression when lost on a trail

    Grammar Note

    "Ua nalowale" = "have become lost" (perfect aspect)

16. ʻEhia hou aku i ka piko?

    How much further to the summit?

    Usage

    Asking how far remaining to the summit

    Grammar Note

    "ʻEhia hou aku" = "how much further?"

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