Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
You have a nice, wide, paved trail all the way which makes it really easy. Though its not steep, it will fool you so take it easy.
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Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
The hike to the Makapu`u lighthouse can be as easy as a mild uphill walk or as crazy as a raw mountain climb over precarious cliffs. You decide. The easy way is to just stay on the paved service road and you'll be taken to incredible vistas and fabulous ocean views.
Roundtrip Distance: 2.5mi. Elevation: approx 500ft. Difficulty: Easy. Great for all ages.
Characteristics: Medium-grade uphill walk.
Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
How's this for an opening shot at the start of your hike?
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Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
You quickly get a fantastic view of the ocean and unspoiled landscape
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Read more: Enjoy views of Oahu's Beaches from the Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
This view awaits you about 10 minutes into the hike. You can hike to the peak on the right. Let it soak in!
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Read more: The first switchback at the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
During some parts of the trail, it seems like you're suspended above the water.
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Read more: Breathtaking ocean views from the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
If you like a perilous hike hugging rocks near crashing waves, this is the one.
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Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
Outstanding vistas like this one overlooking Kokohead crater and Sandy beach await you.
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Read more: Vista of Kokohead from the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
If you can handle a steep descent and climb, this is for you.
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Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
When most people think of the kinds of plants they will see in Hawaii, cactus probably won't be one of them.
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Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
One of the most striking features of the Makapuu Lighthouse Hike are the incredible ocean views.
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Read more: Look out at the Ocean Views along the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
If you're looking for a relatively easy hike with breathtaking views, this is the one.
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Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
This is one view of the Makapuu Lighthouse you don't see to often.
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Read more: View of the Makapuu Lighthouse against the cliffs
Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
At the end: an amazing view of the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii
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Read more: Your reward at the Summit of the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
Oahu Hiking - Makapu`u Lighthouse Trail
We hope you'll enjoy these breathtaking views of the Makapuu Lighthouse trail. They are especially sized for dual screen monitor configurations.
Read more: Dual Screen Hawaii Wallpaper of the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
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Hiking Gear Guide
Experienced hikers know what to bring, and here’s a guide for the rest of us:
• Water (lots!)
• Hat, large enough to give you plenty of shade. Personally I like the large “Chinese” hats.
• Good hiking shoes. Either that or go barefoot, like I do!
• Light lunch for your reward at the end of the trail.
• Nuts and energy snacks for along the way of particularly long hikes.
• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Binoculars
• Depending on conditions, leave a change of shoes and clothes in the car.
• GPS unit.
• Walkie-talkies for the group.
• Wireless phone