Located at the northern end of the island this 11.2 mile difficult trail follows a 13 mile electric transmission line maintenance route and ends near the Keahua Forestry Arboretum in the Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve.

Located within the Halelea Forest Reserve this trail starts at Kapaka Street, up the road from Princeville Stables. It follows a 13 mile electric transmission line maintenance route and ends near the Keahua Forestry Arboretum in the Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve. This is a dry-weather, all day hike. It is not for motor vehicle travel beyond the paved road. Note: Access from the southern end is possible from the Keahua Forestry Arboretum. Steep, eroded, slippery at saddle. Commercial use by permit only.

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 Kapaka Street, up the road from Princeville Stables.

Difficulty: Strenuous

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