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 (808) 973-9782
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Kala`au Pl, Honolulu, HI 96821
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Moderately difficult ridge trail with 1,600 foot elevation gains.
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• General: Camping
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• General: Cost: Free
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• Hiking: Hiking
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• Hiking: Length: 2-3 Miles
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• Hiking: Level: Moderate
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• Hiking: Major Elevation Changes
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• Hiking: Out & Back Trail
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• Vehicle Activities: Biking
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The Kuli'ou'ou Ridge Trail is a 2.5 mile long (one way), out and back style hiking trail in the Honolulu area of O'ahu. With elevation gains of around 1,600 feet the trail is often considered to be of moderate difficulty.
You'll find the trailhead location on our map / directions page and it will be right at the hiker / hunter check-in station which is right after the Board of Water Supply gate. The trail really starts at the same place as the Kuli'ou'ou Valley Trail, and after 0.1 miles on the Kuli'ou'ou Valley Trail you'll take a right at the junction and be on the Kuli'ou'ou Ridge Trail.
From here, the Kuli'ou'ou Ridge Trail will proceed up the ridge to the summit of the Ko'olau Range. Once you're about two-thirds of the way in you'll find a shelter with two picnic tables where you can rest and enjoy a snack break.
After this, expect things to get a bit steeper as the trail follows the ridge. Note that the trail is often not maintained very well along here so proceed with caution. If things are muddy and slippery you'll want to skip this hike.
If you had trouble getting to the picnic tables then continuing on may not be best for you so consider turning around and heading back out at this point. We also suggest reading Hiking Safety & Essentials before heading out and bring mosquito spray (see our Hawaii Mosquito Guide for more). You are walking through hunting areas so wear bright clothing and always stay on the trail.
If you do make it to the summit where the trail ends you will be rewarded with some amazing views of windward O'ahu and Waimanalo.
The Kuli'ou'ou Ridge Trail was originally created in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps who planted Formosa Koa Trees and thousands of Logwood Trees along the slopes to reduce water runoff and erosion.
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