Hike Koko Head Railway Trail (Koko Crater Stairs), Oahu, Hawaii

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During World War II, the US military built bunkers on top of Koko Crater with a railroad leading to its summit. In 1966, the air force ceded administration of Koko Crater over to the City of Honolulu. It was then renamed to the Koko Head Regional Park.[3] Within this park is the Koko Crater Trail, which is a 1.8-mile-long trail that uses the now-abandoned railroad as its pathway. The hike up the steep railway trail to the top of Koko Head is a great workout and offers an awesome view at the top. Koko Head (at 642 ft or 196 m) is an ancient tuff cone. Koko Head itself has three significant depressions or old vents, the largest of which forms the well-known Hanauma Bay. Usually takes me 20-25 minutes to reach the top, and then about the same to get back down. When reaching the "top" there is a little bit more climbing to get a view of the crater itself - so don't get lazy! Make sure to bring plenty of water!

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