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.