Near Lanikai Pill Box Trail (Ka'iwa Ridge Trail)
Gorgeous views of Lanikai
Near Lanikai Pill Box Trail (Ka'iwa Ridge Trail)
Lanikai.
Near Lanikai Pill Box Trail (Ka'iwa Ridge Trail)
First rest/view stop on the way up
Near Lanikai Pill Box Trail (Ka'iwa Ridge Trail)
Inside the pillbox on Pill Box Trail.
Near Lanikai Pill Box Trail (Ka'iwa Ridge Trail)
Enjoy gorgeous ocean views from the trail.

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Lanikai Pill Box Trail (Ka'iwa Ridge Trail)

4.3 (27 Ratings)
A short hike up to two pillboxes that give you a good view of Lanikai Beach.
1.6
mi
Distance
804
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
SwimmingViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.57mi
Distance
804ft
Elevation Gain
834ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
602ft
High Point
73ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trailhead is marked "Pillbox" and starts with an incline that levels out eventually when you reach the first pillbox. You can see the second pillbox from the first one. From start to the second pillbox is about .5 miles. The first quarter of the trail is has some loose dirt and rocks that are easy to slip on but it's very do-able. There are some shrubs along the way, but it's a very defined trail and there's not much to block your path. Once you reach the peak, the pillboxes are visible and there is not much of a grade for the rest of the trail. If you continue past the second pillbox there will be thicker brush to scratch at your legs and maybe poke your shoulders, but the trail is still fairly defined and easy to follow. There will be a left turn that leads into a saddle. Once at the end of the saddle you'll descend through thick brush that will require you to slow down until you eventually hit the pavement where you can go back to your car or cool down in the waters of Lanikai Beach.

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