Oʻahu trail guide · Windward / Kahana
Kapaʻeleʻele Koʻa and Keaniani Lookout Trail
Plan Kapaʻeleʻele Koʻa and Keaniani Lookout Trail with its official route map, difficulty, access details, weather, UV, rainfall, and estimated mud and water-flow conditions.
Also known as: Kapaeleele Trail · Keaniani Lookout Trail
Trail facts
- Region: Windward / Kahana
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 1 miles
- Elevation gain: 130 feet
- Managed by: Hawaiʻi DLNR — Division of State Parks
- Trail type: STANDARD
- Access status: VERIFY
Trail features
Cultural sites, Historic sites, Kahana Bay views
Amenities
Orientation Center, cultural interpretation
Route orientation
Listed start: Orientation Center. Listed end: Keaniani lookout. Confirm the actual route and return path with the land manager's current map.
Mapped hazards
Mud, slippery footing, rain
Access planning
Check current park hours and notices.
Plan for the terrain
Recent rain can leave steps, roots and rock slick after skies clear. Consider heat, shade, footing and the return trip as well as the forecast.
The listed 1-mile length does not account for detours, rests or the time needed to return. Access has not been verified; confirm the current status with the land manager.
Check before you leave
- Read the latest National Weather Service forecast and alerts for the trail area.
- Confirm the manager’s current access and permit rules, including the intended entry point.
- Share your route and expected return time with someone, and choose a lower-exposure alternative if conditions change.
National Weather Service Honolulu · Hawaiʻi State Parks notices
Trail-specific official sources
Conditions note: Weather, mud and water-flow information are planning estimates, not safety ratings or official warnings. Read the observation time in the live trail view; no live reading is implied by this page.