Oʻahu trail guide · Windward / Kahana

Nakoa Trail

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

Also known as: Nā Koa Trail · Kahana Nakoa Trail

Trail facts

  • Region: Windward / Kahana
  • Difficulty: Easy trail; longer approach
  • Length: 5 miles
  • Elevation gain: 400 feet
  • Managed by: Hawaiʻi DLNR — Division of State Parks
  • Trail type: STREAM
  • Access status: VERIFY

Trail features

Koa forest, Kahana Stream crossings, Cultural landscape

Amenities

Orientation Center and park facilities

Mapped hazards

Mud, two stream crossings, rain

Access planning

No hiking permit required; check current park hours and notices.

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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