Oʻahu trail guide · Honolulu
Kolowalu Trail (Manoa)
Plan Kolowalu Trail (Manoa) with its official route map, difficulty, access details, weather, UV, rainfall, and estimated mud and water-flow conditions.
Trail facts
- Region: Honolulu
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length: 1 miles
- Elevation range: 1000 feet
- Managed by: Hawaiʻi DLNR — Nā Ala Hele
- Trail type: STANDARD
- Access status: VERIFY
Trail features
Hike, Nature Study, Stream
Amenities
Parking, Camp, Tables, Shelters
Route orientation
Listed start: End Alani Ln., Kolowalu Picnic Area. Listed end: Waahila Ridge Trail. Confirm the actual route and return path with the land manager's current map.
Mapped hazards
Footing, Hunters, Narrow Trail, Uneven Surface
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.