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Koko Crater Railway Trail - 3 members in 7 triplogs have rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Oct 18 2023
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69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Koko Crater Railway TrailOahu, HI
Koko Crater Railway Trail
Oahu, HI
Hiking avatar Oct 18 2023
The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760
Hiking1.72 Miles 1,004 AEG
Hiking1.72 Miles   1 Hour   23 Mns   1.39 mph
1,004 ft AEG      9 Mns Break2 LBS Pack
 
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Hike 4 on the day.

It was hot and there was 0 shade.

It sounded fun when I put this on the agenda. Standing at the bottom it looked daunting towards the top. A local I talked to said there are 1048 steps.

The spacing on the RR ties was just a bit too far apart for me to take longer strides. As I climbed higher, I was glad.

At the top a welcoming cool breeze. More pillboxes and assorted machinery.
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My legs were like rubber climbing down. I passed a guy who I'd seen earlier doing a double like it was nothing. I called him crazy and he gave be that look.
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May 23 2022
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58 male
 Joined Apr 04 2002
 Flagstaff, AZ
Koko Crater Railway TrailOahu, HI
Koko Crater Railway Trail
Oahu, HI
Hiking avatar May 23 2022
squatpuke • Triplogs 186
Hiking1.00 Miles 1,200 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles
1,200 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Monday before we flew back to AZ after visiting my daughter who lives in Scofield. Was a warm day, but the cool Hawaiian breeze made it tolerable, albeit humid!!! Lots of steps and a bit of "pucker" when crossing the "bottomless" area. Relatively crowded as well.
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May 18 2016
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45 female
 Joined Jan 18 2011
 In the Wild
Koko Crater Railway TrailOahu, HI
Koko Crater Railway Trail
Oahu, HI
Hiking avatar May 18 2016
Lucyan • Triplogs 1,447
Hiking2.00 Miles 1,200 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles
1,200 ft AEG
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Aug 26 2015
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45 female
 Joined Jan 18 2011
 In the Wild
Koko Crater Railway TrailOahu, HI
Koko Crater Railway Trail
Oahu, HI
Hiking avatar Aug 26 2015
Lucyan • Triplogs 1,447
Hiking2.00 Miles 1,200 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles
1,200 ft AEG
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This hike is steep climb up to Koko Head Crater over 1200 wooden stairs. From the top you get great views of Diamond Head, Honolulu and Makapu Lighthouse. You are exposed on the trail and it gets hot so start as early as you can. My hike started at 5am, making it to the top just before sunrise. Great exercise.
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Aug 30 2013
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37 female
 Joined Jan 21 2013
 Delafield, WI
Koko Crater Railway TrailOahu, HI
Koko Crater Railway Trail
Oahu, HI
Hiking avatar Aug 30 2013
zukerrach • Triplogs 189
Hiking2.41 Miles 1,412 AEG
Hiking2.41 Miles
1,412 ft AEG
 
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First day back on Oahu, I joined Jared and a few other guys from his squadron on a hike up Koko Head. This was a pretty cool hike! It didn't look like much at first, but it was pretty rough: the "trail" is an old railway, with the crossbeams forming steps the whole way up. There was one section where the earth had given way under the beams, so you really had to watch your step to avoid slipping through the foot-wide spaces between each step! It was a steep climb, and I was glad I wasn't wearing heavy plate armor like the guys-- they don't mess around! :D
After catching our breath at the top, Jared and I ventured down a ways on part of the ridge forming the crater. We enjoyed some amazing views of Hanauma Bay before climbing back up and then running back down the railway track. :)
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[ checklist ]  Hanauma Bay
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Mar 25 2011
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53 female
 Joined Dec 28 2010
 Mesa, AZ
Koko Crater Railway TrailOahu, HI
Koko Crater Railway Trail
Oahu, HI
Hiking avatar Mar 25 2011
hminaz • Triplogs 23
Hiking1.00 Miles 1,200 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles   3 Hrs      0.33 mph
1,200 ft AEG
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1st trip
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1000+ steps! This hike is a butt kicker!! :)
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Sep 04 1991
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67 male
 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Koko Crater Botanic GardenOahu, HI
Koko Crater Botanic Garden
Oahu, HI
Hiking avatar Sep 04 1991
mazatzal • Triplogs 1,347
Hiking5.00 Miles 500 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles
500 ft AEG
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Koko Crater Railway Trail
Waimanalo Bay State Recreation Area
Hanauma Bay to the Toilet Bowl
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Visited some friends on Oahu who took us to Koko crater (garden/stairs) followed by two amazing beaches Hanauma and Waimanalo.
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average hiking speed 1.39 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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