Kaau crater nature oahu hawaii stream. There are three craters or tuff cones if you want to be nerdy about it around honolulu. If you want to experience all the best features of hawaii in one hike this is the one. Unlike the first two you cant drive up to kaau crater. 75 of 296 things to do in honolulu.
The ocean is below you and you turn to your left and watch diamond head crater in the distance. Kaau crater is a 117 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near honolulu oahu hawaii that features a waterfall and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. Once you are inside deep in palolo valley and past the mu ryang sa korean buddhist temple youre only about 12 mile from the kaau crater entrance and trail head. Thats where you will be at the end of each day having a mai tai cocktail in your infinity pool.
The famous and iconic diamond head the infamous koko crater notorious for the steep 1048 step hike and the lesser known kaau crater. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year round. Address kaau crater hike reviews. Kaau crater is one of the many trails that loop through the interior of oahu from the residential areas and urban honolulu.
Many hikers prefer to hike to the first waterfall and then return to the trailhead. Outdoor activities nature parks hiking trails. The kaau crater trail is a beautiful hike in the palolo valley neighborhood that offers spectacular views from the top. Kaau crater hike honolulu.
Kaau crater is a long but rewarding up stream hike with three large beautiful waterfalls one of which you will climb up and a hidden crater.