A historical look at diamond head crater polynesian hostel. The trail is not particularly long, only about 1,100 yards. If youre driving, there is plenty of parking at the koko head district park parking lot, adjacent to the crater. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible yearround. Koko crater is an extinct, cinder cone volcano that overlooks hawaii kai, kuapa pond, koko head and hanauma bay. This presence of this badge signifies that this business has officially registered with the art storefronts organization and has an established track record of selling art it also means that buyers can trust that they are buying from a legitimate business. It should be noted however that the lower path consists of fracturing rock and is a steep and slippery climb, so please proceed with caution. Koko film is a production company for documentaries with humor and heart. Koko crater is approximately 400 meters 1,320 feet high. I start zipping along and am instantly out of breath. Channels on koko crater, oahu, hawaii solar system. It all started back in 2012 with my first koko crater summit foray all tongueincheek, of course. Koko crater is a volcanic cinder cone and is the remnants of the last active volcano on oahu that. How much information is there in spanish vs english, you vs the world.
Koko crater trail, better known as koko head stairs, is your stairmaster workout for the day, with a rewarding panoramic view up top. Stairway to heaven koko crater trail, oahu san diego. The koko crater railway trail, commonly called the koko head hike, is known for being able to get you breathing hard, and for that reason its also called natures stairmaster. An aborted city attempt to declare a popular koko crater hiking trail off limits has hikers and others primed for tomorrows hawaii kai neighborhood board meeting. This steep mountain climb to the top of koko head crater has. Koko head crater sunrise hike, koko head crater on oahu. I joined the hawaiian trail and mountain club htmc on their traditional new years day hike over the arch at koko crater.
Stairway to heaven koko crater trail, oahu san diego reader. Koko crater trail lovers to rally the honolulu advertiser. Koko head at 642 ft or 196 m is an ancient tuff cone that is somewhat dwarfed by its neighboring tuff cone, koko crater, with its peak, kohelepelepe or pu. Check out that video captured at koko crater hike located right across the street of hanauma bay.
Jan 03, 2010 i joined the hawaiian trail and mountain club htmc on their traditional new years day hike over the arch at koko crater. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Koko head crater is a cinder cone with an old wwii railway system that is now used as a hiking trail. Koko crater arch trail from halona blowhole lookout. Scuba diving koko crater in oahu oahu diving in honolulu. Theres a lot of history at diamond head dating back to its creation, its military involvement, and its current hiking trail attracting visitors from all over the world. The interior of the crater is host to the koko crater botanical gardens.
Not only do you get a brisk walk up a long paved service road, but the adventurous can head off road to some amazing views. The koko head trail is found thirty minutes drive east of waikiki, right next door to hanauma bay. This acrylic painting of hawaii is a view of koko crater. The koko crater trail in oahu is a challenging hike that follows 1048 steps up the side of a volcanic crater. Actually, standing at the base, the hill looks doable. Hiking koko crater from the backside from halona blowhole and then working our way to the top, then going through koko head firing range and then through the coastal area and ending up at the from here to eternity beach. Gallery 3 photos by michael anders copyright 2001 all rights reserved cindy moragne kauka wilder kauka wilder cindy moragne cindy moragne moragne rainbow 930206 pink puu kahea puu kahea bill moragne, sr. To get to this hike, park at the halona blowhole parking lot you can actually kind of see it. Conquering the koko head crater trail free two roam. Railway track in to top of crater, best track for hiking. But the thrill of elevating myself 1,208 feet along 1,048 steps made of old railway ties placed half a century ago to deliver supplies to the military lookout at the top keeps me coming back. The first time up the mountain was just for exercise. Kuliouou trail is a great place to hike and then stop for lunch, either at the picnic rest stop halfway or at the summit.
Honolulu travel guide, find things to do in honolulu, hawaii. The koko crater arch trail is really short, but definitely not low on adventure. Youtube koko zula vs koko unutulmayacak efsane clutchlar. How to get to koko head hike by bus from waikiki oahu. Hiking one mile straight up at oahus koko crater trail quirky. Koko head hike amazing hiking trails in oahu youtube. Since this was also the first hike of the htmc centennial the club celebrates its 100th anniversary on april 5, 2010 i made my way to hawaii kai with great anticipation.
Koko crater botanical garden is a 60acre basin inside the landmark koko crater on the eastern end. Kokohead crater trail on instagram photos and videos. Jun 26, 2017 the koko head trail is found thirty minutes drive east of waikiki, right next door to hanauma bay. Explore the cove and take in the sites from one of the most famous love scenes in the history of cinema. The koko crater botanical garden 60 acres is a botanical garden located within the koko crater on the eastern end of oahu, hawaii.
The future of the trail will be one of the primary topics of discussion, and city parks director lester chang will be there to field questions. Scuba diving in oahu koko craters reef scuba diving locations in hawaii. In a minute, as you scroll down, youll see what i mean. Here is the video of me hiking koko head trail in oahu hawaii with my military command during our command wide physical training pt event. Koko head crater sunrise hike, koko head crater on oahu, oahu. We trail up a dirt path to an old dirt road that lands me right at the foot of the gauntlet. The future of the trail will be one of the primary topics of discussion, and city parks director lester chang will. The boat ride takes a short 10 minutes or less and the view is extremely rewarding from the boat. The trailhead for koko crater is located on koko head park rd.
As challenging as it sounds, hiking the koko head trail is a fun and very popular hike on oahu. Climbing the 1050 steps up the koko crater trail will test your legs and endurance. This is a popular trail on oahu thats known for giving you a good workout, and its easy to get to koko head by bus from waikiki. Every new years day, the hawaiian trail and mountain club hikes koko crater from the halona blow hole parking lot. Wills cactus garden by the honolulu department of parks and recreation, in recognition of his contributions to the garden, in 1966 the garden is part of the honolulu botanical gardens, and first established in 1958. But it makes for a challenging trek because of its incredible steep, inclined sides. Book your tickets online for koko crater botanical garden, honolulu. Heres how to get to the koko head hike by bus from waikiki. This is a popular trail on oahu thats known for giving you a good workout, and its easy to. The flanks of koko crater on the island of oahu, hawaii, show signs of extensive gully erosion. Here we see valleys 35 meters 1016 feet deep that have been caused primarily by surface water flow and, close to the summit, by sapping. Heading down koko crater trail with views of hanauma bay and hawaii kai in the distance.
Enjoy the koko head crater sunrise hike tour with discover hawaii tours. Koko7 is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. On this day february 2018, i hikedexplored koko crater trail or also known as koko head in the state of hawaii honolulu. How to get to koko head hike by bus from waikiki oahu hawaii. Wills cactus garden by the honolulu department of parks and recreation, in recognition of his contributions to the garden, in 1966. Its one of the most popular hikes at oahu, kids friendly with elevation over 1200ft asl. Koko crater hiking koko crater trail in honolulu, hawaii. This presence of this badge signifies that this business has officially registered with the art storefronts organization and has an established track record of selling art.
Koko head hike is one of the most strenuous hikes on the island of oahu. Feb 25, 2008 an aborted city attempt to declare a popular koko crater hiking trail off limits has hikers and others primed for tomorrows hawaii kai neighborhood board meeting. Kuliouou ridge trail is located just past the hawaii loa ridge trail, but before the mariners ridge trail. This is one of the most variable, fun, beautiful, slippery, and dangerous hikes on all of oahu, and its only 15 minutes drive from waikiki and only 5mi round trip after reading a couple others reports of the hike and feeling fairly confident in the plan for an outandback trip skipping the loop that takes you around the crater rim after summitting, we started off at 10am on a slightly. This photo taken on january 1, 2009 shows the opening in the north side of koko crater covered with green vegetation. Adventurous travelers might enjoy going on the koko crater trail hike.
The littleknown koko crater trail hike surpasses diamond head not only for. On this day september 2019, i hiked explored koko crater trail or also known as koko head in honolulu, hawaii. From the arch you can choose to head back the way you came, or can continue up the slope to join onto the koko crater rim trail. This is a steep climb to the top of koko head crater with. Jan 01, 2011 hiking koko crater from the backside from halona blowhole and then working our way to the top, then going through koko head firing range and then through the coastal area and ending up at the from here to eternity beach. The views on top of this oahu hiking trail are breath taking. You can also check out my video on youtube aloha state of mind for more clips. From beginning to end, the rise in elevation is approximately 1,200 feet. Take your phone and check in with foursquare from the top. Walk the path all the way to the top of the crater. But if you say koko head hike, itll be generally understood to mean that youre talking about the railway trail. Koko crater, stairs of doom oahu, hawaii 4k youtube.
May 24, 2017 hiking koko crater railway trail in hawaii kai. Sep 04, 2014 the koko crater arch trail is really short, but definitely not low on adventure. The proper name for this trail is the koko crater railway trail. Just outside of hawaii kai boat marina located in hawaiikais upscale neighborhoods is a interesting dive point called koko craters. Each time i subject myself to koko crater stairs, i swear i wont ever do it again. Koko crater is a volcanic cinder cone and is the remnants of the last active volcano on oahu that took place 10,000 years ago. If you have been on the trail feel free to share your experience and. This oahu hike will test your endurance and strength to continuously take each additional step up the mountain as you stride over 1,000 steps to reach the top. The hike up to the arch does not take long 20 minutes or so.
A hike in hawaii kai up a series of wooden planks that form 1048 steps. And its called a stairmaster, because you are basically taking stairs all the way up to the. Diamond head crater is an old volcanic cone located not too far from the waikiki area on the hawaiian island of oahu. And its called a stairmaster, because you are basically taking stairs all the way up to the summit. Lining the wide pebblestrewn dirt road is flora that flourishes in the hot, dry climate. As with all enduring love affairs, my relationship with koko crater trail is both simple and complicated. Make your way on to h1 east bound and continue on to kalanianaole highway and then turn left on to. Koko head itself has three significant depressions or old vents, the largest of which forms the wellknown hanauma bay.
There are 1,048 steps that lead up to the summit at just over 1,200 feet above sea level. More of a work out than a hike, this trail takes you from the bottom to the top in a straight line. True, koko craters beautiful views of hanauma bay, diamond head, and the koolaus are without rival, but id venture that the hikes appeal lies less in its views delightful though they may be and more in the singular opportunity to challenge. Following your climb up koko head crater, well visit the nearby halona blowhole and halona cove, where a refreshing dip in turquoise waters will be much needed.
There is no fee to hike the trail or hours of operation, the cooler hours of morning and evening are the most popular since there isnt any shade. There is also haiku stairs which is also famously known as stairway to heaven a name that it has had for a very long time and a trail that we will. The trail is fairly steep and slippery but in a short time you will be standing on the ridge of the crater. Bougainvilleas thrive in burgeoning mounds of purple and hot pink on the hillside as you approach the pacific section. Hwy 72 to koko crater hike 1100 demanding steps up a railway great workout for great views of the area east of waikiki. Sep 01, 20 koko head crater is a cinder cone with an old wwii railway system that is now used as a hiking trail. This is the edenlike gateway to a twomile loop trail through koko crater botanical garden. Justin ohara, thea ferentinos, john braum and i dropped down into the opening and climbed up to regain the crater rim before continuing on to the summit.
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