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Makawao resident Cole Christie, 22, catches air off the Akamai Track in the Kahakapao Recreational Area of Makawao Forest Reserve on Tuesday. Kahakapao mountain bikers said a recent state announcement on âillegal trailsâ built by area mountain bikers cast the riders in a poor light and they want to spotlight the positive work they have been doing. The Maui News / KEHAULANI CERIZO photos
MAKAWAO Mountain bikers who volunteer their time to maintain trails in the Makawao Forest Reserve said they’re not to blame for the illegal trails that have become an ongoing problem for state forestry officials.