Kuaokala Trail
4.4 (30)park
4.4 (30)Public access through the Yokohama Guard shack is from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
A rugged ridge trail contouring Makua Rim through eucalyptus groves, offering remote hiking and backcountry camping.
Description
Located within the Kuaokala Forest Reserve, the trail passes rows of lemon gum eucalyptus before descending into Manini Gulch. The route traverses an active public hunting area where hikers may encounter hunters, while overnight stays rely on undesignated campsites along the corridor with no drinking water available. Trailhead access requires passing through a security checkpoint at the Kaena Point Satellite Tracking Station, where the Space Force controls entry.
Good to know
Permit required4WD requiredVehicle registrationWear bright clothingMay bar non-US entry
