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Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail – Makapuʻu Tide Pools loop from Sandy Beach

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Honolulu County

Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail – Makapuʻu Tide Pools loop from Sandy Beach

Hard

6

hikers

Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail – Makapuʻu Tide Pools loop from Sandy Beach

05:49

21.1km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

3.80 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

4.26 km

Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail is one of the most famous and popular trails on Oʻahu. Along the paved trail, you will experience amazing views of the coastline and Makapuʻu Beach and see interesting places like the old military pillboxes.

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3

5.18 km

Makapu'u Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the highest point along the Makapu'u Point Trail — a superb vantage point for taking in views of Koko Head, Koko Crater, and offshore islets that serve as …

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4

5.50 km

View of Makapuʻu Lighthouse and the Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint offers spectacular views of the coast, the beach and the picturesque lighthouse towering just before the ocean. If you're lucky, you can even spot some whales in their migration season from May - November.

Tip by

5

6.15 km

Makapuʻu Tide Pools

Highlight • Natural

Unfortunately entry is now prohibited

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6

7.56 km

Makapu'u Lighthouse Parking and Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Free parking can be very busy on weekends, parking along the main street is not a problem.

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B

21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.71 km

5.00 km

4.00 km

2.73 km

1.54 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

17.4 km

1.83 km

1.40 km

490 m

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