Located at the northern end of the island this 2.3 mile moderate difficulty trail provides picturesque views of the Hanalei Valley.

The trail provides picturesque views of Hanalei Valley and Bay. It follows a ridge top route established in the days of prohibition, when Okolehao, a Hawaiian liquor was being distilled from the roots of Ki plants, some of which still remain alongside the trail route. Access is from a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service parking area off Ohiki Road in Hanalei Valley. The trail ends at a hill called Kaukaopua.

The Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge is closed to public access.

General Information: Do not use any trail or access road that is not delineated by name and color and that may also be displayed on these maps. The marked features are managed for public recreational use. Other trails or roads that branch off from the public features may be on private property, and are not managed for any public recreational use. Access is subject to adjacent landowner approval, and if used without authorization, you will be trespassing and possibly putting yourself at risk.

Directions: From Hanalei, Travel east along the Kuhio Highway for about 1 mile. Access is from a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service parking area off Ohiki Road in Hanalei Valley.

Difficulty: Moderate

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