PuʻUʻOhulu Kai – Puʻu O Hulu (Pink Pillbox) loop from Nanakuli

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PuʻUʻOhulu Kai – Puʻu O Hulu (Pink Pillbox) loop from Nanakuli

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PuʻUʻOhulu Kai – Puʻu O Hulu (Pink Pillbox) loop from Nanakuli

02:52

9.87km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.19 km

PuʻUʻOhulu Kai

Highlight • Summit

Once you've reached the mountain peak, you will find another pillbox to walk in or climb on top of it. Let your gaze wander from the mountain ridge, over the beautiful ocean and the surrounding area.

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3.21 km

Puʻu O Hulu Trail (Pink Pillbox Hike)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Puʻu O Hulu Trail is known by many people under its unofficial name 'Pink Pillbox Hike'. The last section of the trail, leading up the mountain of PuʻUʻOhulu Kai, includes …

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4.28 km

Puʻu O Hulu (Pink Pillbox)

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of this trail is a pink pillbox that provides scenic views in real life, and some instagram worthy content. The pillbox provides some of the best views …

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9.01 km

Nānākuli Historic Wooden Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Nānākuli is home to one of the oldest Hawaiian Home Land Divisions established through the Native Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921! This area, which is predominately Native Hawaiian, gives …

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9.02 km

Nānākuli Community Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Nānākuli is home to one of the oldest Hawaiian Home Land Divisions established through the Native Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921! This area, which is predominately Native Hawaiian, gives …

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9.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.09 km

2.60 km

157 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

2.60 km