Comments on: Makapu’u to Kamiloiki Ridge

By: kenji SAITO

kenji SAITO — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 21:01:33 +0000

Aloha Brandon,
I don’t think the direction of approach matters if your intention is to do the stairs/catwalk, I believe that particular section is tightly controlled by the FAA. I heard they are understandably irate as people have been vandalizing the area by cutting huge holes in the fence, tagging, littering and just making general arses of themselves. Ruining it for other hikers. Just my two cents. I know people still do it, but I would advise against it.
Mahalo

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 17:14:48 +0000

You’re actually the first person I’ve seen give the name of these stairs! Now that the catwalk is off limits… would doing this hike in reverse help avoid the security?

By: kenji SAITO

kenji SAITO — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 04:34:37 +0000

Hi Chloe,
Trail starts right across the Makapu’u lookout. Just cross the road and follow the fence and then the ridge. Be advised there have been numerous car break-ins at the lookout. As far as how hard it is, that’s purely subjective, what is hard for me might be easy for you and vice versa, with that being said, in my opinion, I would rate this hike average – 4-5. Hope this helps, stay safe and have fun.
Aloha

By: Chloe

Chloe — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:43:03 +0000

Where exactly does the trail start? Also how hard is this hike from like a 1-10

Thank you

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:03:14 +0000

Thank you!

By: kenji SAITO

kenji SAITO — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:14:08 +0000

Hi Lindsay,
It’s a little over 5 miles I believe and it took us about 6 hours. All depends on your pace and how often you stop for breaks and picture taking. The first part from Makapu’u is usually very hot as there is no shade until you hit Kamiloiki Ridge with the pine trees and then as you break out from the ridge and start going down, shade disappears and it gets hot again. Bring enough water, sunscreen and hats. It’s not that strenous if you’re in average physical shape, just take it safe and slow. There are some ups and downs over some loose dirt and rock areas, other than that it’s an average hike with no extreme narrow ridges or stuff like that. Have fun!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:42:44 +0000

Hi, how long does this hike take? How strenuous is it?

By: kenji SAITO

kenji SAITO — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:28:27 +0000

Hi Michelle,

You need to stage cars at two ends – Waoili Street and Makapuu Lookout. Cars will not get towed. As long as you don’t park in front of somebody’s driveway at Waoili Street. Can’t guarantee the security of cars at Makapuu Lookout, but so far knock on wood, haven’t had an incident yet.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:16:12 +0000

how do you get here? Where do you park? And will your car get towed?

By: dirt_ninja

dirt_ninja — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:53:12 +0000

We wouldn’t have had to run for the border if you would’ve just told your people to hold the wagon!…lol