Kaiwi Explorations 2025

After 40 years of grassroots effort to conserve Kaiwi Coast, the community purchased the final threatened undeveloped properties to preserve them for community benefit and enjoyment in 2017.

In 2018, the Kaiwi Coalition celebrated this historic community conservation success with an inaugural hike for our supporters. By participating in Kaiwi Explorations 2025, you’ll explore the property on a guided hike, discover the natural and cultural resources of the area, and learn about stewardship plans for the future.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH - GUIDED HIKES

We are offering hikes on guided hikes on Saturday November 8th, with groups of 15 hiking every 1/2 hour starting at 6:00am and ending at 8:30am.

• Moderate Hike Times: 6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am
• Advanced Hike Times: 6:00am, 7:00am, 8:00am

Two types of guided hikes are offered on Saturday:

Moderate hike - This is a little more than 2 miles total and can take about 2 hours to complete. The trail is wide and runs along an old jeep road. The slope is moderate with an elevation gain of 400 feet. Native plants and cultural history will be highlighted on this path that leads to a nice viewpoint facing south, overlooking the golf course and the Wāwāmalu/Sandy Beach coastline.

Advanced hike - This roughly 2.5-3 hour hike continues past the endpoint of the ‘moderate hike’ to the Ko`ʻolau summit ridge. This rugged path leads to the cliff above Makapuʻu and Sea Life Park with dramatic views along the Windward Oahu Coastline. The total elevation gain is 700 feet. The mauka end of this trail is very rocky and uneven with a few steep sections. This hike is suitable for more adventurous and experienced hikers.

*Note - Guided hike groups stay together, therefore hike times may vary depending on the speed of the group as a whole.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9TH - SELF GUIDED HIKES

We are offering self guided hikes on Sunday November 9th, with groups of 20 starting on the hour from 6am-8am.

• 6:00am, 7:00am, 8:00am

With this option you can explore the advanced or moderate hike at your own pace as far as you're comfortable. Trail ambassadors will be stationed at key points along the trail and will be available to ensure hikers remain on route and provide information. All hikers must sign out and complete their hikes by 11:30am.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Each year we have a waitlist, so please be thoughtful about your availability when registering and only sign up if you are certain you can attend.

The area is very hot and dry. You will need a long sleeve shirt, long pants, hat for sun protection, good hiking boots or outdoor shoes (no slippers), and raingear if the weather calls for it. Be prepared for the heat, which builds up after 9 AM. Pack plenty of water (at least 2 quarts) and energy snacks. For early morning hikers, please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Children under 6 may find either hike challenging.

Pledge to be Present

All hikers are required to pledge not to share photos taken on the hike to social media.

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Registration will close on Friday November 7th.

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