Oʻahu trail guide · East Honolulu

Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail

Plan Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail with its official route map, difficulty, access details, weather, UV, rainfall, and estimated mud and water-flow conditions.

Also known as: Makapuu Lighthouse Trail · Makapuʻu Lighthouse Hike · Kaiwi Trail

Trail facts

  • Region: East Honolulu
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Length: 2 miles
  • Elevation gain: 500 feet
  • Managed by: Hawaiʻi DLNR — Division of State Parks
  • Trail type: STANDARD
  • Access status: VERIFY

Trail features

Lighthouse views, Coastal views, Whale watching, Historic site

Amenities

Parking, interpretive signs, lookouts

Mapped hazards

High UV, heat, wind, cliff edges

Access planning

Check State Parks notices before visiting.

Conditions note: Weather, mud and water-flow information are planning estimates, not safety ratings. Check official alerts, closures and access requirements before visiting.

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