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Malaekahana Ridge

Trailhead


This is a very long ridge that extends from Laie to the Koolau Summit. Along the way, you can visit Malaekahana Pools with a side trip down to the stream.


Description:



What to Expect:



Trailhead Location:



Accessing the Trail:



Property/Access:
This ridge forms the east border of the U.S. Army's Kahuku Training Area.


Dangers/Other Considerations:
As with all hiking, exercise caution and prudent judgement.


Trail
Ridge Trail
(atop Malaekahana Ridge)

Laie Town
View of Laie
(Looking Back)

Side View
View of Laie Ridge
(Northside-View from Trail)

Gulch View
View Toward Koolau Crest
(Malaekahana Gulch)




What the books say...
Hawaiian Hiking Trails
Craig Chisholm
Not listed
Hawaii's Best Hiking Trails
Robert Smith
Not listed
The Hikers Guide to O'ahu
Stuart Ball
Closed
What the groups say...
HTMC: "Malaekahana Pool: 5-mi / intermediate / ridge-valley / Laie"