Make sure to get a permit to drive up the 6 mile access road. Beautiful hike, very rainy and muddy.read more

Best views on island ! It's a lot of work to get permits…read moreand access code from what I hear. I was lucky enough to know someone who was going and tag along. Off-roading to get to trail head was so much fun ! The hike was fun, it was definitely hard but doable. If you go to the cabin it's 8 miles roundtrip. It's a mixture of everything, some valley hiking, some ridge hiking it had rained before we went so it was muddy and slippery but we went at the perfect time seriously the sickest views I have ever had on Oahu BAR NONE but the weather has to cooperate. I used 2 of 3 liters of water. The trail was more shaded than I expected. Not super helpful because I have no knowledge about getting permits or access codes but if you have the chance to tag along DO IT!

Despite hiking this loop trail 4 times, we still got lost a few times. First, we missed the trail…read morewhich takes you down to the stream and ended up doing the loop counterclockwise. Btw the trail to the stream is the 2nd left trail. Today the streams were very low barely got our feet wet. Some sections could sure use a rope, if you don't have spikes it's a slide fest. One thing that changed since I last hiked here is the State put a check-in mailbox, mostly for hunters. But hikers sign in and out which is a good thing cuz you could get lost here and wander off into the labyrinth of trails. One of us had Alltrails App but signal is not reliable.

Went back with a friend and finished the loop. This trail is…read morea decent workout with some great views. Followed most of the loop trail on Alltrails, although we took slightly different route on the right side of loop which did add extra miles and elevation. We ended up hiking 7 miles. The weather was good and not too much mud. We did wear crampons the entire hike. The very long muddy hill down to the stream with ropes for aid is doable, however probably best not to do on rainy day. The stream was easy to cross with water running low in the crossings. Be prepared for long steep climbs up and down. There were a number of downed trees to go over or under. Alltrails rates the hike Hard. Glad I went back to experience the full loop.

Weather was great for our early morning hike. Ample amount of street parking. No crowds…read more We decided to start by taking the Lower Trail and looped around being able to explore 3 short caves along the way as we ended at the beginning of the Upper Trail. We hiked at a comfortable pace and completed it in about 2 hours.

Fun great little trail, 2 walk through caves/tunnels along the upper trail. Kids loved it, would…read moredo it again. Views are amazing as always. Muddy spots for sure, lots of roots, and the reason I only gave 4 stars is the Poop!! make sure you watch out for dog POOP! But we really enjoyed the trail!

Beautifully malodorous!!!! Well maintained, safe, and lovely. We are so lucky to be able to enjoy…read moreit.

Never knew this place existed til today. You learn new things every day…read more.. Was told it was a bike path but saw no one on bikes, just a few walkers so it was not crowded or noisy. Luckily the heat of the summer is previewing in late May already there is a spot of shade and some boulders to sit on. Not safe for white shorts. If you have toddlers or young elementary children they can run around in the grassy area. We only went as far as the boulders and didn't see any restroom facilities. Good idea to bring your own water to quench your thirst.

Beautiful walk this morning with wife..breezey day Ended…read morewith Walmart. Now breakfast...umm..Oatmeal....LOL.

Open to the public only a few days a year (when the military isn't having live ammo exercises), we…read morewere lucky to hike it on 4th of July. We came up Kunia Road and entered Schofield Barracks. You tell them you wanna hike Kole Kole trail. Then you pull over and get a permit. Your car must be fully legal and bring ID for everyone. They take your photo. Then we drove back into the base a while to the trail head. Nice parking and safe from thieves and vandals. The first 0.4 miles is extremely easy, like easier and shorter than Diamond Head. You get to a bench viewing area that is absolutely gorgeous. Unique views of West side. If you continue on to the left of the bench is a trail partially obscured by tall scratchy California grass. The trail is still easy for awhile, we took the left fork which is more gradual. Then you start ascending the side cliff which gets progressively more challenging, loose gravel, rock climbing but there are ropes to help you. Glad I brought spikes for the way down. Should have brought my gloves and worn long pants as I got lots of scratches on my legs from plants. We went to the top a little past where the junction is. You can see North Shore, West side, and all the way to Diamond Head. Approximately 2.5 miles total. Not too dangerous and mostly shaded until the ridge part. Sae many other side trails would love to explore.

This has been on my list of hikes to do for a long time. Ever since seeing David Chat's post on…read moreUnreal Hawaii about it http://www.unrealhawaii.com/2011/05/puu-hapapa/ I've been determined to hike this undeniably unreal hike on Schofield Barracks. Don't worry, you won't need a pass to get onto base. Just enter through Lyman Gate with your id, insurance, and car registration. Ask for directions to Kolekole Pass Road, which is about a 10 minute drive from the entrance. Park your car in the parking lot with the 'Warning Dangerous Trails Ahead' signs. The trail will start immediately. Follow the wooden steps up and you'll soon pass a huge Kolekole Rock. Keep walking till you pass a cell phone tower. Walk to the right of the tower and take a LEFT in the next fork in the road and then another LEFT in the next fork. You'll soon come out to a clearing where there is a meadow, walk to the end of this to see some spectacular views. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=QkQLnujuiBDP1mNChJYJww Go back to the beginning of the field and find the trail that will lead you into the woods. Follow the pink trail markers. David Chat and his crew went up a steep short slope so we followed suit, and came out to a forest of paper bark trees. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=QkQLnujuiBDP1mNChJYJww Next up: the fun part, the 2 notches. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=hRYyTfQk5-uJ4wHwa8UnCw&userid=QkQLnujuiBDP1mNChJYJww Yes you will be climbing those so get ready to work them glutes. The first notch is a little daunting from afar but don't worry there is a safe path with ropes on the far left side. Remember this is your way to go UP & DOWN. The only reason I say this is because you don't want to be like my dear friend Dan M. and end up going down like this. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=CJkek-GPzPCtoCE6uYeokw&userid=QkQLnujuiBDP1mNChJYJww Daring? Yes. Dangerous? Yes. But good news, he made it even with his Vans on. But in all seriousness please be careful. The second ledge is a little hairy since there is no rope or anything to help support you up the notch. Just make sure your footing is solid before making any moves because if you don't, well lets just say it won't be a good day. After you pass the two notches its pretty much all uphill climbing so don't expect to take a break till you reach the top which took about 30 minutes after climbing over the 2nd ridge. Once you see this sign, you know you are close. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=QkQLnujuiBDP1mNChJYJww Follow the gate and soon you'll be so glad you woke up early and drove all the way to the North Shore to go on this hike. I've been on my share of hikes but Pu'u Hapapa has one of the best 360 degrees views http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=QkQLnujuiBDP1mNChJYJww It was so serene up at the top I could have stayed there all day and just hung out. Even through the clouds you could see all the way to Diamond Head and downtown. I'd rate this an advanced intermediate hike which should be on every hikers list. Nothing beats a 4 hour round trip hike that gives you some EPIC views and gets you out of town. Plus you are close to the North Shore so you can cool down with some shave ice after.

Enjoyed this hike that is located off the Mānana Ridge Trail…read more First of all wear proper shoes for this hike. The surfaces can be muddy, slick, rocky and rooted. Bring plenty of water and snacks. It's all steep downhill or uphill once you take the falls section of the trail. The falls were not running much at the time of my hike , however the pools were cool and deep. The area is lush and beautiful with some tropical plants in bloom. There is a rope that is knotted to hold onto to help you walk down the rock face down to the first pool and rope swings into the next pool below it. The journey back up got your blood pumping. Parking on the street, be respectful on not talk loud in the neighborhood.

Not a maintained trail. Us and other people got lost either going to the falls or back from the…read morefalls. As an intermediate hiker, this was just a fair hike. Its a straight path for about a mile then for the last mile and a half its a sharp descent to the bottom. This trail is the Manana trail but when you hit the one mile mark, it splits between the waterfall trail and the continuation of the Manana trail. Thankfully there was secure ropes to help you down and up. It wasnt bad going up because its mostly shaded. The waterfall swim was worth it, however, the waterfalls themselves werent as great. It was just a tiny stream. It also wasnt packed at around 2 pm, but when we left at around 3, the crowd started to fill quick. Overall, i recommend this hike but do be careful and follow the ropes.

This is one of my favorite hikes to do on this island. It was my second time completing it and I…read morewould definitely return!! The first time, the falls were dry so we were pretty bummed. But, the second time, the falls were gushing and had perfect clear water to jump into. I would say the hike to mildly challenging. There are spots that require concentration and focus so you don't fall. If it's muddy, it is way more challenging too. It can be confusing in some spots because it goes off two different ways but if you ask someone, you can figure it out easily. Along the trial, there are many beautiful views and spots for photos. And of course the falls are gorgeous. Highly recommend

Hiked this trail on a somewhat drizzly day. Which was perfect, keeping the heat down and clouds…read morekept it cooler. The views were nice although some were grayer because of the clouds. This is a ridge trail which includes drop offs on both sides although the trail is fairly wide as ridge trails go. The trail climbs up the ridge going down then up starting through forest and then onto a more exposed trails. The trail was slick in places so we wore crampons especially for downhills. Going up the trail you will see Mānana Trail sign to left and waterfall to right. Parking is in a residential area, so keep your voice down. Make sure to bring plenty of water, hats, sunscreen especially on a sunny day. I wore long tights, the ferns are scratchy. Started early to keep from being in sun at the heat of the day.

The park is well maintained. I see the workers patrolling and driving around with a cart. There…read moreare many parking stalls. Great place for fishing in freshwater. I went there to walk and sidewalk areas and grass are kept neat from trash and there are no overgrown grass/weeds.

Well, I took some of the Boy Scouts out to this lake to work on the fishing merit badge. Here is…read morewhat we found: The Good: - There is a lot of shoreline if you want to fish from the shore. - There is a place to park your car in a park near the south end. There is also a boat launch. - There are a few picnic tables around to sit and eat. - There are fish in the water. We saw them. - Fishing license and park entry permit is only $6 for military and residents, for a whole year. Go here to get one: https://freshwater.ehawaii.gov/freshwater/ The Not So Good: - Dirty water, land, trails. People have made the park filthy. - Fishing is not so great. Out of the 12 people with lines in the water, NO ONE caught anything. We were trying all kinds of lures, spinners, bait, etc., during multiple times of the day. Nothing. We met a few other people who had fished there a lot more than we had, and none of them had ever caught anything. Not so great for kids who want to catch something when they fish. - Park opens at 7am. If you want to fish before sunrise, you better find another part of the lake. Bottom Line: I don't think I'll go here again unless I go with a guide, someone who knows the lake VERY well. Since everything is catch and release at this lake, the fun is in the catching, and everyone we ran into that day have never caught anything!