Koolau Summit Trail

Hike Name: Koolau Summit Trail Location: north HI Length: 22 Submitted by: Greg Kingsley Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Hawaii trail reviews Hawaii national parks Hawaii state parks
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Description
Long enough to require several days to complete, this is
Oahu's only trail suitable for multiple-segment backpacking. Isolated, well-graded, this
crest trail's elevation fluctuates gently, but the knee-high mud
is unrelenting and its scathing overgrowth is unforgiving. Catch it on
clear days and the panoramic views along the
Kaipapau and Punaluu/Kahana stretches are spectacular!

Directions to Hike
A for a "normal" start, use the Laie Ridge Trail. Several other variants do exist, including Pupukea, Malaekahana, and Castle Trail entrances.

To get to Laie Trail from Honolulu, drive to Kaneohe (windward Oahu) on H-3 or Likelike Hwy. In Kaneohe, transition north onto Kahekili Hwy which eventually turns into Kamehameha Hwy. When you reach Laie (about 30 minutes from central Honolulu), you'll be turning left onto Naniloa then right onto Poohaili. The Laie trail starts at the end of Poohaili St.

Contact Information
"Backyard Oahu - Oahu Hiking and Backpacking Trails" has more details. (http://www.backyardoahu.com)

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