Kokee State Park

Trails

Cliff Canyon and Black Pipe Trail

How to get there: From Koke’e Museum, turn right on Hwy 550 and drive south for 13 miles, to the“Koke’e State Park”

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Activities

VOLUNTEER GUIDED HIKES FESTIVALS CALENDAR

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Guided Hikes

            During the summer months we offer Guided "Wonder" walks. Jun 04  Kaluapuhi
Jun 11  Berry Flats
Jun 18  Canyon
Jun 25  Kokee Halemanu
Jul 02  Pihea
Jul 09  Kaluapuhi
Jul 16  Berry Flats
Jul 23  Canyon
Jul 30  -
Aug 06  Kokee Halemanu
Aug 13  Pihea
Aug 20  Kaluapuhi
Aug 27  Berry Flats
Sep 03  Kokee Halemanu
Sep 10  Pihea   12:15 Meet at Koke'e Museum
12:30 Hike begins

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Because one of the world’s most stunning views, Kalalau Valley, is located at the end of the road in Koke’e State Park, and because views are often obscured in fog by afternoon, hikers are wise to start their hiking day with a trip to both the Kalalau Lookout and the Pu’u o Kila Lookouts where the park road deadends at the Pihea Trailhead.

What to wear:

Closed toe shoes, ankle support is important; Long pants. Be prepared for rain. Bring sunscreen – though cooler, sun radiation is actually stronger at park elevations, which range up to almost 4000’ above sea level. Bring drinking water; carry snacks. Your camera is a must. Always stay on the trail. Stay well back of edges; this is 6.5 million year old crumbling lava, not firm sedimentary rock! Report any trail problems to Koke’e Natural History Museum staff (trees down, slides, etc).   Please note:  Cell phones do not receive or send in Koke'e State Park. All park trails can be muddy and slippery in wet weather or after heavy rains, which can be frequent in winter months.  Always check with staff at Koke'e Natural History Musuem for current trail conditions and advice.

Accomodations

For those who want more mountain than a day-trip offers, there are a variety of overnight accommodations for visitors to Waimea Canyon and Koke’e State Parks.  All are varying degrees of “rustic,” from

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Waterfalls & Lookouts

There are  several established lookouts along the road, as well as several informal but paved pull-outs where you can get an unfolding view of Waimea Canyon.

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