Koko Crater Railway Trailhead

Cape, Oahu, Hawaii, USAThe cape (whose name means "blood" or "red earth") is pocked by numerous tuff craters, relics of the island's last volcanic activity.These include Koko Head Crater, at an elevation of 642 feet (196 metres) near Kawaihoa Point.

Cape Koko (Koko Head Crater) is one of the popular hiking spots in Honolulu, Hawaii, and a famous dead volcano. It features more than 1,000 rail steps, with a slope that is not small and challenging for physical strength. The track is no longer running on it, and there were former World War II trains carrying military personnel and supplies to the top of the mountain. It is no joke to walk here to be safe. The view from the top of the mountain is good, not only can you see the outer edge of the crater bowl, but also overlook the nearby bay and town.

The Cape Koko hiking trail is suitable for tourists of all ages to hike the mountain. The trail itself is not difficult to walk, but the weather in Oahu is hot, so pay attention to sun protection and replenish water in time. Some sections are rugged and very steep, so pay attention to safety.

It is a very popular hiking route! Koko Head is located in the eastern part of Honolulu, Hawaii, next to the famous snorkeling resort Dinosaur Bay Nature Reserve (Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve), which are two dead craters, but the former is higher than the latter, and the latter has been covered by seawater to form a bay. In the Cape Koko Regional Park (Koko Head District Park), there is an abandoned railway track leading to the top of Koko Head, which was built during World War II to transport supplies for military personnel and facilities on the top of the mountain, with a total of 1,048 sleepers. But it has become a popular destination for locals and tourists to hike and climb, some people can reach the top of the mountain in 20 to 30 minutes, and some will take more than an hour or even halfway to give up. The reason is that this railway is straight up and down, mainly divided into two parts, the first half is relatively flat, many people can accept, the second half of the slope makes many people afraid, and there is my momentum of Tianchao Huashan. The first half and the second half of the combination, there are dozens of meters of air rail, below is three or four meters deep ditch, many people dare not pass from the top, can only detour the path next to it. Once at the top, there are many military installations such as abandoned bunker watchtowers, where you can enjoy the 360-degree view of eastern Honolulu. Macapwu Point (Makapuu Point), Dinosaur Bay Nature Reserve (Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve), Sandy Beach, Hawaii Kai (Hawaii Kai ) and other world-class scenery are in front of you, and you can also see the Diamond Mountain (Diamond Head) and Waikiki in the distance. You need to pay attention to safety while enjoying the beautiful scenery on the top of the mountain. Try to stay away from the cliffs, sometimes blowing a lot of wind. The first time I came here, I should not be greedy. When I am gradual, too many strong men are tired on this railway. Up and down the mountain, you need to pay attention to the pillows on the railway to avoid being mixed. In addition to this abandoned railway, There are also a few wild roads and mountains, but it is not recommended that you try. Safety first, do your best! by Youli Zhao

Excellent hike to the top of the crater. Almost as beautiful as Diamond Hill. The path looks longer than 1.5 miles. It looks more like 3 miles. Anyway, it's worth it. If you go in the afternoon, be sure to bring water when it gets hot and there is no shadow or little. Get your phone and camera ready.