The trail starts on Highway 580 about 100 yards before the Keahua Forestry Arboretum. It is a very scenic route through the Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve that ends at the Moalepe Trail. This trail, combined with the Moalepe Trail, is a popular equestrian route. The total length from its start to the start of the Moalepe Trail at Olohena Road is 4.25 miles.
Additional Information
Allowed Access
Bicycles
Dogs
Horses
Pedestrians
Activities
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Road Biking
Wildlife Watching
Rules & Regulations
Carry Out Trash
Dogs On Leash
Pack Out Dog Waste
Stay On Trail
Special Conditions
No motorized vehicles allowed on trail. Commercial use by permit only. 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. Downloadable resources are provided below.
Activities
- Bicycle
- Equestrian
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Pedestrian
- Tours
Amenities
- Bridge
- Parking
- Picnic Table
- Restroom
- Shelter
Features
- Nature Study
- Scenic Viewpoint
- Stream
Hazards
- Hunting Area
Mountain Bikers
Always yield to hikers. Do not slide around corners or slide down the trail. Careless mountain biking damages the trail and causes erosion. If accidents are reported or damage to the trail is extreme, the trail may be closed to mountain bikers. This trail is not an easy mountain bike trail.
Terrain and Trail Environment
Muddy during the winter months
Dog Owners
Hunting may be in progress on or near this hiking trail. Hunting dogs may be off-leash while engaged in the hunt. Hikers must keep their dogs leashed at all times and remove dog waste while on this trail.
Simple Trail Tips
- Stay on the trail.
- Check the weather
- Watch the time
- Avoid undue risk
- Read all posted signs
- Respect other trail users
- Pack out at least what you pack in
