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Honolulu County

Summit Viewpoint – Kuaokalā Trail loop from Kawaihāpai Airfield

Hiking trails & Routes

Honolulu County

Summit Viewpoint – Kuaokalā Trail loop from Kawaihāpai Airfield

Hard

4.9

(7674)

9,911

hikers

Summit Viewpoint – Kuaokalā Trail loop from Kawaihāpai Airfield

07:40

23.9km

1,010m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mokulēʻia Forest Reserve

Kuaokalā Forest Reserve

Kuaokalā Game Management Reserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.31 km

Summit Viewpoint

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This summit might actually not feel like a summit but it's the highest point on Kuaokala Trail. When coming from the northern direction of Keālia Trail, you just need to …

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5.44 km

Kuaokalā Trail

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Kuaokala Trail is located close to the western tip of Oʻahu and as parts of the trail are inside a military area, you need a permit to hike along the …

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3

9.91 km

Kuaokala Trail Hazard Warning

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That's the spot where Keālia Trail meets Kuaokala Trail. If you'd like to continue along Kuaokala Trail, please be aware that the area is a hazard to dogs due to snares for federal goat and pig control.

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4

14.4 km

View of Kaena Point Radomes

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closest view of Kaena Point Radomes

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5

14.9 km

Open Field

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Unusually large open space. possible good camping location

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B

23.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

9.34 km

894 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

770 m

376 m

113 m

< 100 m

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