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Hawai‘i Hikes: Kuliou‘ou Ridge Trail

June 27, 2017 by Heidi Murphy 1 Comment

Aloha! I am in Hawaii! So I have a couple of guest bloggers who kindly offered to step in for me as I travel. I will be back in a couple weeks with lots of new posts. In the meantime feel free to follow my travels on Instagram and Facebook. This post was written by Hawaii-based blogger Julie Estrella from Aloha Lovely, be sure to checkout her blog! I figured it was fitting to feature a Hawaii blog while I was in Hawaii. I am hoping to check out this trail myself while I am in Oahu.

 

Kuliou‘ou Ridge Trail

 

 

We checked another Hawaii hike off our list last weekend and I have got to say it might be one of my favs. Safe enough to take the kids but challenging enough (at points) to break a sweat and absolutely ah-mazing payoff views at the top. Kuliou‘ou Ridge Trail really has got it all.

Let’s start with location. The trail starts off in a residential neighborhood located in Hawaii Kai. Just type “Kalaau Place” into Google Maps and you’ll see the trailhead is located at the end of the street. The streets are residential and pretty crowded so take your time finding a spot. We had to park a few blocks from the trailhead, just think of the additional steps as a bonus warm up ????

Once you get to the trailhead you’ll start off on a pavement. You’ll soon approach a split in the path, take the right path to hit the ridge trail, otherwise you’ll head down the valley side. We haven’t done that trail as of yet.

 

Kuliou‘ou Ridge Trail

 

You’ll trek along some pretty easy terrain for a good while. Lots of shade and many switchbacks as you make your way up the mountain. Really gorgeous scenery with some areas even reminding me a bit of New England landscape. It doesn’t take long to reach a peek-a-boo view of the valley below.

 

Kuliou‘ou Ridge Trail

 

The hike continues much the same way until you start to reach a bit of an incline. There are roots and rocks to help guide you but be sure to take a break if needed, there is plenty of space to do so.

Up next is the most aggressive part of the trial that includes quite a few steps. My advice here is to just take your time. It’s really to your advantage to do so. Check out these amazing views.

 

 

Kuliou‘ou Ridge Trail

 

Kuliou‘ou Ridge Trail

 

And finally, after a lot of sweat and maybe a few tears, you reach the top.

 

Kuliou‘ou Ridge Trail

 

 

Kuliou‘ou Ridge Trail

 

Pretty amazing right? We even got a little flyby from a Fire & Rescue helicopter. There is area up at the summit to chill a bit. We had some snacks and took a break. With the exception of my toes slamming against my sneakers, the hike down was pretty relaxed. Just go back the way you came and be sure to snap a ton of photos.

Until the next hike. Aloha!

Craving more Hawaii adventure? You might wanna check out:

Hawaii Hikes: Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail

Magic in Waialua

Westside Wandering: Pokai Bay and Coquitos

 

Have you ever been to Hawai’i? Suggestions on things to do, see and eat? 

Filed Under: Hawaii, Travel Tagged With: hawaii hike, hawaii hiking, hiking, Kuliou‘ou Ridge Trail, oahu hiking, things to do honolulu, things to do oahu

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  1. Maxine says

    June 28, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    Heidi and Bruce,
    It sounds like an amazing trip and experience. Have fun and enjoy your trip.

    Reply

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Hi, I’m Heidi!

Welcome to The Wanderlust Home! Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Heidi and I am from St. John's, Newfoundland. I love to travel but am also quite passionate about day to day life and my home. I work full-time in technology and love writing and creating on the side. This blog combines many of my passions but mainly you will find details on my travels and tidbits from my life. Here you will find posts on travel, fitness & wellness, home decor and DIYs, reading and anything that may peak my interest! I have many passions and I hope to capture them all here.

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