Makapuu Lighthouse Loop

by kenji SAITO on November 11, 2014

Hiking Makapuu Lighthouse Loop

Still stuck on baby hikes. Thanks to my ribs. Parked at the Makapu’u lookout, where Mari started her hike on the lighthouse trail and I started from the lookout. We would meet at the top.

Makapuu Lookout

Makapuu Lookout

Leaving the lookout behind, as I made my way up near the sea cliffs.

Kikaida bunker

Kikaida bunker

One of many bunkers left over from WW2.

Panoramic view

Panoramic view

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No rock climbers?

No rock climbers?

Approaching the Makapu’u crag, which has about 10 routes going up. Take your pick.

On belay?

On belay?

Looking out towards Manana island, a restricted seabird sanctuary.

Bunker hill

Bunker hill

A complex of three bunkers commands the high ground.

Lighthouse lookout

Lighthouse lookout

Making my way down to the lookout overlooking the lighthouse.

Love locks

Love locks

Skirted around the lookout to start my climb down to the lighthouse. Good samaritans have cut off most of the love locks that were placed on the lookout fence. Two that missed the bolt cutters.

Makapuu ridge

Makapuu ridge

The fun way going to the lighthouse.

Makapu'u Point

Makapu’u Point

The easternmost point on the island. This point is actually the end of the Eastern Ko’olaus.

Bulging eye

Bulging eye

Property of the US Coast Guard.

The lighthouse trail

The lighthouse trail

The other trail to get to the lighthouse.

Lighthouse lookout

Lighthouse lookout

A drone was lazily buzzing overhead as I climbed back up.

He works there

He works there

That’s what a mother was telling her kid when they spotted me coming back up the ridge.

Lookout view

Lookout view

Mari and myself at the lookout.

Whale watching season

Whale watching season

No humpback whales spotted.

Panoramic view

Panoramic view

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Going back down

Going back down

The long boring road back down.

GPS Tracks

GPS Tracks

The short and sweet morning hike around the Makapu’u Point area covered 2.55 miles. Post hike meal at Sweet E Café. My wife loves their stuffed French toast. Just don’t love the long wait.

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