Kaiwa Ridge (Lanikai Pillbox)
ANY
HI
NO
Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 2 mi
Region: Kailua Beach Park
Elev. Gain: 650 ft
When to Go: Year-Round
Avg. Time: 1 hr
Parking: Roadside
Type: Out + Back
Pass: None
Know Before You Go:
Also known as Ka'iwa Ridge, this is a stunning sunrise hike with no permit required.
The trail is loved by locals and tourists.
Stop by Lanikai Beach after your hike for a dip.
Parking spots are extremely hard to come by; there is often a line of cars waiting to park. Be sure not to park in an illegal spot or in front of ‘no parking’ signs as they are enforced.
The Pillbox was formerly an observation station during WWII.
