Oʻahu trail guide · Koʻolaupoko / Kāneʻohe

Puʻu Māʻeliʻeli Trail

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

Also known as: Puu Maelielieli Trail · Puʻu Maʻeliʻeli Trail · Kāneʻohe Pillbox Trail · Kaneohe Pillbox Trail · Digging Hill Trail · Puʻu Māʻeliʻeli Pillbox Trail

Trail facts

  • Region: Koʻolaupoko / Kāneʻohe
  • Difficulty: Moderate; short, steep, rooted and frequently muddy
  • Length: 2.3 miles
  • Managed by: Access authority not confirmed
  • Trail type: RIDGE
  • Access status: VERIFY

Trail features

Historic military pillboxes, Kāneʻohe Bay views, Koʻolau views, shaded ridge

Amenities

No maintained trail facilities

Mapped hazards

Persistent mud, slippery roots, steep opening climb, unmaintained ropes, roadside access, adjacent private property

Access planning

Verify current access and legal parking before visiting. Do not rely on ropes or enter adjacent private property.

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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