Koko Crater Railway Trailhead

Cape, Oahu, Hawaii, USAThe cape (whose name means "blood" or "red earth") is pocked by numerous tuff craters, relics of the island's last volcanic activity.These include Koko Head Crater, at an elevation of 642 feet (196 metres) near Kawaihoa Point.

Cape Koko (Koko Head Crater) is one of the popular hiking spots in Honolulu, Hawaii, and a famous dead volcano. It features more than 1,000 rail steps, with a slope that is not small and challenging for physical strength. The track is no longer running on it, and there were former World War II trains carrying military personnel and supplies to the top of the mountain. It is no joke to walk here to be safe. The view from the top of the mountain is good, not only can you see the outer edge of the crater bowl, but also overlook the nearby bay and town.

The Cape Koko hiking trail is suitable for tourists of all ages to hike the mountain. The trail itself is not difficult to walk, but the weather in Oahu is hot, so pay attention to sun protection and replenish water in time. Some sections are rugged and very steep, so pay attention to safety.

Koko Head is located in the eastern part of Honolulu, Oahu Island, Hawaii. It is close to the famous snorkeling resort Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. They are both dead craters, but the former is higher than the latter, and the latter has been covered by sea water to form a bay. In Koko Head District Park, there is an abandoned railway track leading to the top of Koko Head, which was built during World War II to transport supplies for military personnel and facilities on the top of the mountain, with a total of 1048 sleepers. But now it has become a popular place for local people and tourists to climb the mountain on foot. Some people can reach the top in twenty or thirty minutes, while others need more than an hour or even give up returning halfway. The reason is that the railway is straight up and down, mainly divided into two parts, the first half is relatively gentle, many people can accept, the second half of the slope makes many people fear, there is a great momentum of my Tianchao Huashan. At the junction of the first half and the second half, there are dozens of metres of air railways, below which are three or four metres deep ravines. Many people dare not pass from the top, but can only bypass the side roads. Upon reaching the top of the mountain, there are many abandoned fortresses and lookouts and other military facilities, where you can enjoy 360 degrees of the beauty of the eastern sandalwood. Makapuu Point, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Sandy Beach and Hawaii Kai are all in sight. Diamond Head and Waiki are also visible in the distance. While enjoying the beautiful scenery at the top of the mountain, we should always pay attention to safety, keep away from the cliff as far as possible, and sometimes blow a lot of wind. When you first come here on foot, don't rush ahead with greedy achievements. When you go step by step, there are too many strong men lying on the railway. We need to pay attention to the sleepers on the railways to avoid being knocked down. In addition to this abandoned railway, there are several wild roads and mountains, but it is not recommended that you try. Safety first, do what you can.

Great hiking to the top of the crater. It's almost as beautiful as Diamond Hill. The path looks 1.5 miles long. It looks more like three miles. Anyway, it's worth it. If you go in the afternoon, because the weather gets hot, and there is no shadow or very little time, you must take water. Get your cell phone and camera ready.