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Pink Pillbox Hike/Puʻu O Hulu Trail to PuʻUʻOhulu Kai — Oʻahu

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Pink Pillbox Hike/Puʻu O Hulu Trail to PuʻUʻOhulu Kai — Oʻahu

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Pink Pillbox Hike/Puʻu O Hulu Trail to PuʻUʻOhulu Kai — Oʻahu

00:53

2.22km

170m

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The Pink Pillbox Hike, also known as the Puʻu O Hulu Trail, offers a quick but rewarding adventure on Oʻahu's west side. You'll climb a short, steep path with switchbacks, often over rocky terrain and loose dirt, to reach the iconic World War II-era pillboxes. From these historic structures, you're…

Last updated: June 9, 2026

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Puʻu O Hulu Trail (Pink Pillbox Hike)

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Puʻu O Hulu Trail is known by many people under its unofficial name 'Pink Pillbox Hike'. The last section of the trail, leading up the mountain of PuʻUʻOhulu Kai, includes …

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PuʻUʻOhulu Kai

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Once you've reached the mountain peak, you will find another pillbox to walk in or climb on top of it. Let your gaze wander from the mountain ridge, over the beautiful ocean and the surrounding area.

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Friday 13 November

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22°C

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