How to Hike KOKO HEAD Crater

Difficult Hikes, Hiking, OAHU

by Mariam Beard • Last Updated: July 17, 2020

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Quick Details:

• Island: OAHU
• Public Restrooms?: No.
• Gift Shop?: No.
• Food? No.
• Water refill area: No.
• Benches and picnic tables: No.

How to Get There

• Drive (easiest, recommended!) ⇨ It’s a 25 minute drive from Waikiki. There’s a parking lot at the base of the crater.

Other Options if you do not have a rental car:

• Uber/Lyft/Taxi: Another easy drop-off option.
• Moped: If you have a moped rental, there is a parking lot at the base of the crater
• Bicycle: N/A
• City Bus (“The Bus”):  ​About 1-hour.

What to Expect

The StairMaster.

What to Pack

1. ​Water. I’d bring 32oz/1L! But bring At LEAST 16oz/500ML at the bare minimum. 
2. Small backpack. Since the terrain can be uneven, keep your hands free with a small backpack. Leave the sidebags, totes, purses, etc. in the car.​
3. Headlamp (if you do the hike very early at 6am, the tunnel is lit but the main hiking trail is NOT)

The Review

Overall, a great hike. I would recommend this hike in the MORNING as there is no shade on the hike at all.