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Aiea

'Aeia Loop Trail – Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area

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United States
Honolulu County
Aiea

'Aeia Loop Trail – Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area

Moderate

2.7

(3)

21

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'Aeia Loop Trail – Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area

02:09

7.31km

220m

Hiking

The landscape on this tour is green and mysterious. In addition, there is the view of a place steeped in history. You are on a ridge in the hinterland of the town of ʻAiea - parallel to the Halawa Valley. Depending on the weather, the path can be muddy.

It starts at the parking lot on Aiea Heights Drive. Don't be surprised if the air has a slight citrus note. In the late 1920s, large parts of the area were replanted, including with lemon eucalyptus trees. Native koa and ohi'a trees also line the path. At several points along the path you look out over the coast and there are views of Pearl Harbor - the harbor that was attacked by Japanese fighter planes in World War II. You can also see Diamond Head (Le'ahi), the great landmark of Hawaii.

Since the hike is a circular tour, you can enjoy completely new views on the way back, for example of the Halawa Valley with its rough and rugged landscape.

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Last updated: December 9, 2024

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378 m

ʻAiea Loop Trailhead

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This is where our mountain adventure begins

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1.05 km

Side Trail

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Right about here you'll see a side trail on your left. This is the access route for Kalauao Falls, but be warned that the 'Aeia Ridge and Loop trails generally make a much nicer — and less muddy — adventure.

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2.17 km

View to Pearl Harbor

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This is one of many points along the 'Aiea Ridge Trail (which transects the 'Aiea Loop) that give a great viewpoint over Pearl Harbor. It's an evocative place, where you can easily imagine what it might have been like to witness the Japanese attack on the harbor that triggered the United States' entrance into World War II.

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3.00 km

This viewpoint gives you great views of the ruggedly beautiful Halawa Valley to your south. The road running through it is Hawaii's H3 interstate highway. Yes, you read that correctly—it's technically considered an interstate, even though it only traverses the one island.

If conditions allow you can even see all the way to the city of Honolulu, also to your south.

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7.31 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.44 km

2.45 km

409 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

2.45 km

462 m

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Sunday 6 September

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October 14, 2024

The landscape on this tour is green and mysterious. In addition, there is the view of a place steeped in history. You are on a ridge in the hinterland of the town of ʻAiea - parallel to the Halawa Valley. Depending on the weather, the path can be muddy.



It starts at the parking lot on Aiea Heights Drive

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