Awesome views – Maakua Ridge Trailhead loop from Hauula

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Awesome views – Maakua Ridge Trailhead loop from Hauula

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Awesome views – Maakua Ridge Trailhead loop from Hauula

01:42

5.45km

200m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Hauula Forest Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.75 km

View of Kaipapaʻu Valley and the Pacific Ocean

Highlight • Viewpoint

Turn one way and look at the beautiful valley from Kaipapa'u Hill. Turn the other way and admire the Pacific Ocean in the distance.

Tip by

3.71 km

Maakua Ridge Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Here you can spontaneously decide to go left for the approx. 2km longer loop trail, approx. 3 hours.

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Tip by

5.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

963 m

523 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

28°C

26°C

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Comments

June 4, 2023,Hau‘Ula Loop Trail

The terrain is open to hunters and offers a number of opportunities to explore new paths abeam. One of them went to the top and is a nice place to rest. Opposite the official entrance to the Hau'Ula Loop is the 2 km longer Ma'Akua Trail!

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