Kulepeamoa Lower Trail In The Niu Valley
Kulepeamoa Lower Trail in the Niu Valley
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Address End of Anolani St, Honolulu, HI 96821
 
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Short, pretty hike through old growth banyan trees along a dry creek bed.
Features
• General: Cost: Free • Hiking: Length: 2-3 Miles • Hiking: Level: Easy • Hiking: Minor Elevation Changes • Hiking: Nature Walk
• Hiking: Out & Back Trail
The Kulepeamoa Lower Trail is a 2.5 long (each way), out and back style hiking trail in the Niu Valley area of Honolulu on O'ahu.


I decided to hike the Kulepeamoa Lower Trail since it's been on my radar for a long time. The trail is covered with trees that provide ample shade. It follows an old creek that is now dried up and looks like it hasn't seen water for years.


There are large boulders that seem out of place but are fascinating to look at. Ancient stone walls line parts of the trail - natives clearly inhabited this area hundreds of years ago.


There are many impressive banyan trees with long root systems extending down from the treetops. It feels like you're in a tropical jungle. The sounds of chirping birds are everywhere. It's sounds like the Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland.


The trail is well maintained and is easy to follow. But since it traverses across the dried up creek bed, it's easy to get confused if you get turned around. The canopy of trees prevents you from seeing the sky to get your bearings, so just remember to follow the path downhill along the creek.


Eventually, the hike took me to where a waterfall / swim hole once was. It was sad to see it dried up since it looks like it would be beautiful if the water was still flowing.


The path ultimately leads to the Kulepeamoa Ridge Trail, which is an advanced hike with narrow ridge paths. There are mosquitos and gnats around the moist areas of the trail, so be sure to wear bug spray. Be sure to also read Hiking Safety & Essentials before heading out.


The hike begins at the end of Anolani road near Hawaii Kai. The street is about a block past Nui Valley Middle School. There is plenty of street parking. There is a small road (blocked by a chain) where you will walk to a water tank. Take the path to the right of it and you're on the trail. See our map / directions page for exact location and GPS enabled directions.