Kuaokala

The majority of the elevation gain is by car, driving up a narrow military road to those mysterious “golf balls” above Yokohama Bay. From there, a relatively level trail follows the Makua Valley rim, with beautiful views into the valley and along the Wai’anae coastline.*

Reservations Required. THIS HIKE IS FULL, add your name to the waitlist CLICK HERE.You will receive an email one week prior to the hike to let you know if you made the hike list or are on the waitlist. Mahalo! 

Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft.

Trail Conditions: Steep drop-offs, narrow trail, slippery when wet.

Trail Features: Scenic views, native plants, sugi pines.

Trail Route: Out and back.

Native Plants: Ohia Lehua (red and salmon) and ko’oko’olau (native biden).   

Moku & Ahupua’a: To the south, Wai’anae & Keawa’ula and Kahanahaiki ahupua’a, to the north Waialua & Ka’ena.

Hawaiian Name Meaning: Literally, the back of the sun (kua = back, la = sun).

A $5 donation is requested for each non-member, age 18 or over.

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Reservations are required.