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
Leaving the lookout behind, as I made my way up near the sea cliffs.
Kikaida bunker
One of many bunkers left over from WW2.
Panoramic view
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No rock climbers?
Approaching the Makapu’u crag, which has about 10 routes going up. Take your pick.
On belay?
Looking out towards Manana island, a restricted seabird sanctuary.
Bunker hill
A complex of three bunkers commands the high ground.
Lighthouse lookout
Making my way down to the lookout overlooking the lighthouse.
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
The fun way going to the lighthouse.
Makapu’u Point
The easternmost point on the island. This point is actually the end of the Eastern Ko’olaus.
Bulging eye
Property of the US Coast Guard.
The lighthouse trail
The other trail to get to the lighthouse.
Lighthouse lookout
A drone was lazily buzzing overhead as I climbed back up.
He works there
That’s what a mother was telling her kid when they spotted me coming back up the ridge.
Lookout view
Mari and myself at the lookout.
Whale watching season
No humpback whales spotted.
Panoramic view
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Going back down
The long boring road back down.
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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