Koko Head Crater
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hike
Koko Head is an old tuff cone measuring 642 feet (196 m) in height. It is quite a bit smaller than its neighboring tuff cone Koko Crater, which measures 1,208 feet (368 m). It is one of the most popular landmarks on Oahu's south shore. Even from a distance one can see the hiking trail that leads to the peak.
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Koko Crater is one of the most popular landmarks on Oahu’s south shore. There is a steep hiking trail with 1,048 stairs that leads to the top.
https://www.to-hawaii.com/oahu/attractions/kokoheadcrater.phpBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Honolulu, Hawaii
- Head northwest toward Richards St (489 ft)
- Turn left onto Richards St (361 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S King St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Punchbowl St (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Miller St (367 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Vineyard Blvd (0.4 mi)
- Merge onto I-H-1 E (0.9 mi)
- Keep left to stay on I-H-1 E (4.1 mi)
- Continue onto HI-72 (7.4 mi)
From Waikiki, take H1 east. After about a 20-minute drive, Koko Crater will be on your left (near Hanauma Bay). To get to the trail that leads to the top, drive to the Hawaii Job Corps Training Center across from Hanauma Bay. To get to the inside of the crater, drive to Wawamahu Beach, which is near the Hawaii Kai Golf Course. There is a trail that leads to the crater.
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