The road starts 100 yards past Kōkeʻe State Park headquarters along Highway 550. This unpaved road provides access to many of the trails in Kōkeʻe State Park and Nā Pali-Kona Forest Reserve. Vehicular travel (4 wheel drive only) is recommended only during dry conditions because of steep and exceedingly slippery soil conditions.
DANGER. Do not ford stream crossings during rainy or threatening rainy weather. Streams can quickly become dangerous torrents. If caught stranded, wait until the stream subsides. It may take time, but be patient. Camping is allowed by permit at Kawaikoi Camp and at Sugi Grove Camp. Both are located about 0.75 mile beyond the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve boundary. There is no permitted camping for commercial purposes. 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.
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.
