Overlooking Lanikai is a short but steep mountain ridge called Ka Iwi Ridge and atop it is the remnants of two pill-boxes built between WWI and WWII as part of the Island ’s defense system and used to alert shore artillery units of approaching enemy ships.
The view from the pill-boxes is breath taking whether you look to the East at the Mokulua Islands and those willing to get up early enough enjoy a sunrise view out over the ocean and the Mokulua Islands which can be a once in life-time memory. Sunsets are just as amazing for a panoramic view of the Koolau range and Mount Olomana
The beginning of the hike starts near the Mid Pacific Country Club on Kaelepulu Drive and has ropes to assist with the steep ascent, along the ridge are several wide areas to stop for a rest and enjoy the views. The two pill-boxes can be hiked there and back in 1 to two hours depending how long you spend resting and enjoying the views, but you can also continue past the pill-boxes and follow along the ridge line trail and be sure to keep to the left when it forks to end up at the far end of Laniki neighborhood. Much of this trail is overgrown and will extend your hike to closer to three hours where you will end up on Poopoo Place , and please be mindful not to enter private property.
Reminders for this trail;
- There are no bathroom facilities in the area.
- Bring water and sunscreen.
- User common sense around the steep drop offs, but be mindful of children you might bring.
- While dry loose gravel is usual, after rains the trail is muddy and slippery.
David Chat posted a great set of pics and a post about the hike, you can view it by clicking on the below link.
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