This moderate trail is about a mile long (one-way) with around a 400 foot elevation change. The trail starts up a paved road but then turns to head down a steep rocky bank to reach the tidepools below.
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| Topographical Map |
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| Graph of Elevation |
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| Trail in Google Earth |
The first part of this trail is easy; it involves a steady but gradual incline up a paved road that once was the access road to the Makapu’u Lighthouse. There are some nice views along the way of the Kaiwi Shoreline.
About 0.8 mile up the road there is a lookout area with a sign just ahead. To get down to the tidepools, follow the path between the sign and the lookout spot. Head down the rocky slope toward the tidepools below. There are multiple possible paths here.
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| Turn-off spot for the tidepools |
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| The way down to the tidepools descends a long steep rocky bank. |
As you approach the tidepools, you will see a blowhole to the left. You can go right down to the tidepools, but use some caution as the waves are often large and boisterous as they crash into the rocks and pools.
It is trickier to see a clear path as you head back up to the paved road from the tidepools. Fortunately, some have marked the rocks with paint that help direct hikers the right way.
Directions
This hike is located on Oahu, Hawaii. To get there from Honolulu, take HI-72 east past Sandy and Koloko Beaches and turn right at Makapu’u Lighthouse Road. If you are coming from the north, take HI-72 south past Waimanalo Beach and turn left onto Makapu’u Lighthouse Road. Continue to the parking area. The paved road continues past the parking area as the trail. GPS Coordinates: N21 18.318 W157 39.307
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