Near Pihea Trail
World War 2 era telegraph pole at trail intersection Alakai and Pihea.
Near Pihea Trail
Alaka'i
Near Pihea Trail
While the surroundings are interesting, you'll need plenty of focus on the steep clay sections of trail as they can be really slippery.
Near Pihea Trail
Fantastic view of Kalalau.
Near Pihea Trail
The views from the Pihea are pretty amazing!

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Pihea Trail

4.3 (6 Ratings)
Amazing views can be had along this trail, especially at the start.
3.3
mi
Distance
548
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.32mi
Distance
548ft
Elevation Gain
1,311ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
4,186ft
High Point
3,411ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start at spectacular viewpoints on your way to the Alakai trail and Kilohana Lookout. For the first portion of this trail, visitors will enjoy relatively flat trail, with a few rolling portions. There aren't many obstacles in the first portion, which makes this an excellent trail for those just getting used to traveling off pavement. After the intersection with the Alakai Swamp Trail, you'll start heading downhill more noticeably. There is one steep descent, but once you make your way through that, the rest of the trail is fairly mellow. You'll end your journey on Mohihi Rd. On this trail you'll have an opportunity to see some endangered and endemic Hawaiian birds.

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Contributors
Steve Jackson