Kulanaahane Trail Division of Forestry and Wildlife

Description

Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve (Moanalua section).  A City and County park provides bathrooms, potable water and garbage cans at the trail head. No such facilities are available within the valley itself.   Non-potable steam water can found through out the valley.  All water should be treated.  Please read the signs and proceed up the  Kamananui Valley Road for 2½ miles until you see the Kulana’ahane trailhead sign on your left. The trail begins by crossing a stream. The trail will cross the stream 28 more times before the last 1/4 mile of trail. It is for this reason that it is NOT recommended to hike this trail in heavy rains due to flash flooding. After the last stream crossing there is an Unmaintained Trail sign. At this point the trail is no longer maintained by our trail crew. Therefore, the trail becomes steep, narrow and slippery. It is recommended that at this point novice hikers stop and enjoy the small clear pools of the last crossing rather then continue to the end of the trail. Campsites not designated.  Camping is allowed anywhere within the trail corridor (10 feet from center line).

Know before you go! All Forest Reserves will be closed during Tropical Storm and Hurricane Warnings.  Keep informed on weather conditions and forecasts.

NO GROUND FIRES.  Camp fires must be in a container such as a hibachi or 50 gallon drum.  Almost all wildfires in our Forest Reserves are caused by campfires.  Make sure you put it our before you hike out!

See the brochure, Hiking Safely in Hawaii

No changes will be accepted to an existing permit less than seven (7) days prior to the check-in date.  Permits are not transferable. No refunds will be given if requested within 15 days of your first scheduled camping day - all payments will be forfeited.  Permit must be printed, signed and in your possession while camping.

Location

From Honolulu: Head west on Lunalilo Fwy I-H1. Near Middle Street keep left on Rte 78. Continue to "Moanalua Valley" Exit 19B. Once off the highway, turn right on Ala Aolani Street. Continue on Ala Aolani to the back of Moanalua Valley - the Moanalua Valley Park is at the end of the road. The trailhead is at the back of the park up the little dirt road.  Overnight parking is not allowed in Moanalua Valley Park - the gate is locked and the park is closed at a certain hour. The time should be posted on the gate. Campers must find legal parking in the adjacent neighborhood.  Please park responsibly and do not leave valuables in you vehicle.

Campsite Map PDF

Special Conditions

It is NOT recommended to hike this trail in heavy rains due to flash flooding. After the last stream crossing there is an Unmaintained Trail sign. At this point the trail is no longer maintained by our trail crew. Therefore, the trail becomes steep, narrow and slippery. It is recommended that at this point novice hikers stop. Campsites not designated. Camping is allowed anywhere within the trail corridor (10 feet from center line).

Park Rules and Regulations PDF

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