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Koko Head Crater Trail

Honolulu, Hawaii

4.4/5
based on 13 reviews

Details

Distance

1.6 miles

Elevation Gain

961 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Tyler Drake

A great workout on the south shore of the island with incredible views as a reward for your hard work.

While hiking up the Koko Head trail, don't get too intimidated, there are grandparents and young kids hiking up these tracks. Take a sip of water, muster your mental toughness, and put one foot in front of the other along the rail trail. Once you're moving, there's no way you'll turn back! When you get to the top, soak it in for a minute, and think about what you accomplished! You'll see amazing views of the Pacific Ocean over Hawaii Kai all the way down to Diamond Head. 

It's best to show up early in the morning before the crowd gets on the trail. Also, there's no shade, so it's ideal to hit this trail while it's not too hot. There is a parking lot and restroom available next to the softball diamond.

Once you're spent, if you're heading back into town, be sure to make a quick stop at Diamond Head Market & Grill and really reward yourself! There are also great spots to check out and cool off at Makapu'u (the beach just past the lighthouse) and China Walls

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Koko Head Crater Trail Reviews

on our trip to hawaii we went on this hike and took us about thirty minutes to walk up. it was fantastic---it was the biggest workout i had in months! i couldn't even believe that we made it to the top! you could see the tursoquise water from the top and it almost seemed you could see all of eastern hawaii! i really recommend this hike but i definitely recommend on bringing water and being extra cautious going down, it is very dangerous. the steps are getting old and it is really steep, i fell a few times as well as others around me !

A great quick and high-intensity climb. The top of the stairs is fairly overgrown, but the views on the way down more than make up for it. A great way to get in some exercise and amazing views after a long beach day.

Going up isn't too bad. Coming down is killer on your knees! If you have bad knees I wouldn't recommend it!

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Koko Head Botanical Garden

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