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  • CarmenV3
    Fall City, WA1,258 contributions
    Amazing views of the Westside. Take the time to learn the history of the pillboxes and Hawaii.
    The hike is relatively short and the views are amazing but this is not a “walk in the park” The first 1/2 mile of the trail is a climb over loose gravel, uneven ground and some large boulders. The remaining trail is series of switchbacks of narrow path and more loose rocks. The views from the pillboxes are amazing. Get inside to get some relief from the sun and wind. Before attempting to climb here, please wear appropriate athletic shoes.
    Review of: Pu’U’Ohulu Kai
    Written 29 June 2021
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  • Studyhardallday
    Waianae, HI95 contributions
    Excellent hike
    I hiked here this morning great hike amazing exercise. Lots of people hiking. It will be a beautiful day if you take this hike.
    Review of: Pu`uOHulu
    Written 14 November 2019
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  • MLol
    Greenwood, IN32 contributions
    Beautiful beach. Well worth the visit
    Great beach to visit. Smooth sand, kayakers and paddleboarders were also using the water. If you swim further out, there are beautiful areas to snorkel and see fish, turtles, and coral reefs.
    Review of: Pu’u Kalena
    Written 21 June 2019
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  • travelmeisteren
    Honolulu, HI3,250 contributions
    Beautiful views but impossible-to-follow trail
    5 stars for the beauty on the first half. 1 star for the terrible trail markings (lack thereof).

    We got the required permit to access the site through DLNR (simple enough) and breezed right through the gate. Parked the car and began hiking at 0930. Finished what was supposed to be 5-6 miles at 1530. Missed a turn where the only sign read "4WD". Prior to that we'd seen one or two signs that clearly Id'ed the Kuaokala trail. But not nearly enough even with the TWO sets of trail guides we brought with us.

    So, here's the deal. The first 1/3 to 1/2 of the trail is absolutely gorgeous with views of Yokohama and Makua Beaches, North Shore, and the beautiful Makua Valley. We should have, and will next time, quit and returned after getting to the first gate where you've got beautiful views of Makua Valley. After this point the trail doesn't offer any sights worth continuing. But it does offer you the chance to get lost! And hot as heck. So we did complete the trail after walking for 6 hours in the heat and ran out of water (only brought 1/2 liter each). It was very difficult to complete without signage, water, or cell signal! Trust me, just turn around at the first gate as you'll get to see everything worth seeing by that point.
    Review of: Kuaokala Trail
    Written 22 July 2015
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