Kapaeleele Koa & Keaniani Kilo Trail

Trailhead

Description: Referred to as the "Koa & Kilo Trail" (truncated from Kapaeleele Koa & Keaniani Kilo Trail), this trail follows the graded path along the forested foot of Pauao Ridge from the park's visitor center to Kamehameha Hwy and back. It was once the path of an old railroad line which used to exist in Kahana Valley but has long since been dismantled. Today, the trail is replete with posted botanical guides and signed historical sites including the two ancient Hawaiian cultural sites of Kapaeleele Koa and Keaniani Kilo. For additional cultural info, click More Info. What to Expect: This is a novice, well-graded trail which stays within a hundred feet in elevation to that of the trailhead. It begins with a grassy, foliage-laden walk with the sun overhead and turns into a dense forest. The trail eventually breaks out into clearer territory affording decent views of Kahana Bay. The trail is an obvious path and does not climb/descend sharply. Trailhead Location: The trail begins near the park's wooden visitor orientation center. A posted metal sign at its small parking lot points you to the trail. Accessing the Trail: The trail is in the Ahupua'a 'O Kahana State Park (formerly known as the Kahana Valley State Park). Drive past the first parking lot (on your right) to reach the visitor center. The visitor center has several extremely informative brochures situated in a weather-resistant box outside. Property/Access: State park, official trail, public/open access Dangers/Other Considerations: There are absolutely no hand-over-hand, four-point climbing or other significant dangers/problems posed by trail. As with all hiking trails, exercise due caution.	Trailhead (next to visitor center)
	Trail - Initial Section (first 0.25-mile)
	Peacock on Trail (forest section)
	Kapaeleele Koa (ancient fishing shrine)
	Junction to Keaniani Kilo (ancient fishing lookout)