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This is a popular, difficult trail on old railway tracks with incredible panoramic views from the top.


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Miles

0.9

KM

Point to Point

1,174' 358 m

High

214' 65 m

Low

960' 293 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

34%

Avg Grade (19°)

91%

Max Grade (42°)

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Features Birding · Views · Wildflowers

Description

The trail is steep and crowded. You’ll be climbing 1048 old military railroad ties to the top of Koko Crater. Your reward will be incredible panoramic views. Going down is even more difficult because the trail is steep and you do not want to miss the steps.

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Shared By:

Miroslaw Wierzbicki

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  4.4 from 29 votes

#183

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  4.4 from 29 votes
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#183

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4,648 Since May 7, 2018
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Photos

Hiking down the steep railroad ties is even more difficult.
May 10, 2018 near Waimāna…, HI
Panorama shot from the top of the pillbox at the very top.
Aug 2, 2019 near Waimāna…, HI
One of many railway ties
May 10, 2018 near Waimāna…, HI
Koko Crater
Nov 26, 2017 near Waimāna…, HI
Koko Head Crater: West View
May 11, 2018 near Waimāna…, HI
Hanauma Bay from the summit
May 11, 2018 near Waimāna…, HI
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