Members Only Koloa Gulch

This hike first takes us up a ridge then drops down a side trail to Koloa Stream. Abundant native plants and maybe some mountain apples greet us as we criss-cross the stream into the valley. A short swim and a small climb will get you to the destination waterfall and plunge pool.

Hawaii Reserves permit cards required.

Hawaii Reserves requires each person who participates in a hike or trail maintenance on their land to have a permit card. To obtain a card, do the following:
1. Complete (and sign/date) the form http://www.hawaiireserves.com/pdf/HRI_Hiking_Application.pdf.
2. Check both Laie Trails and Koloa Trails. Also check “other” and write in “Malaekahana”.
3. Activity is Day Hiking
4. Scan the form and save as a PDF file
5. Email the form as an attachment to: contact_us@hawaiireserves.com
6. Body of Email should be short and courteous, as follows: “Aloha, I am requesting a permit to hike (no camping) on trails located on Hawaii Reserves lands. Thank you very much.”
7. You will get a return email from either Rosalie or Sephra with your permit as an attached PDF file.
8. Print the attachment and carry it with you while hiking on HRI lands. The permit is good for one year.