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ModerateOut and Back
1.7 mi
Distance
600 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Generated from trail dataA short, steep scramble up the ridge behind Lanikai, ending at the first of the WWII observation bunkers ('pillboxes') overlooking Lanikai Beach and the Mokulua islets. Na Ala Hele classifies it as an undeveloped trail receiving minimal state maintenance, with slippery, eroded footing on the climb. Trailhead street parking off Kaʻelepulu Drive is very limited.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Unknown
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Hazards & Warnings
Sudden drop-offs and dangerous cliffsSteep, slippery, eroded footingSun exposure on a narrow, unmaintained trailVery limited neighborhood parking
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Best Seasons
Highlights
WWII pillbox bunkers on the ridgelineViews over Lanikai Beach and the Mokulua isletsShort but rewarding windward ridge climb
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