Hiking: Kokohead Crater Stairs

Aloha! I'd like to take you on a quick tour of Koko Crater Stair. It's located at Kokohead District park, on the opposite side of Haunama Bay. On the south side of Oahu. Some might familiar the island with Waikiki or Honolulu. The hike is along an old railroad -type track going up to the crater rim. The assumption is that the track has 1200 rail steps from top to bottom. Personally, I've never counted it, myself. And it is pretty darn steep.

I find it very challenging if I don't go very slow, take it one step at a time., just to catch my breath. Not only is it steep, it can get very warm. I always carry a camelpak with two liter of water; no exception.
Aside from the steepness and the heat, the halfway point present challenges for some people who are afraid of heights. It has about a 15 feet drop and the space between each step are large enough to fall through. Some turn around and go back. Some uses both hands and feet and some do the crab crawl.

Because majority of locals uses this trail as a cardio workouts, the last rail step is the finishing line. However for our visiting peeps, that's not quite true if you want to enjoy a 360 degree panaramic view of the valley and the ocean below.

After you are done with the steps, walk to the right, up a dirt road, about 50 steps you will reach the very top. Congratulation! You've made it.
And here are some views from the top

And here are views coming down

I hope this blog give you a better idea of Koko Crater Stairs should you decide to come join us on this beautiful island of Oahu. Please upvote and/or resteem if you feel others might benefit from this. Aloha!