Walk the Makapu'u Lighthouse route in Kalama Valley.

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One of Oʻahu's best-known trails, this paved path runs past coastline, Makapuʻu Beach and old military pillboxes toward the lighthouse. The viewpoint overlooks the beach and lighthouse, and whales can sometimes be seen during migration season from May to November. Nearby, Pele's Chair is a lava stone formation said to belong to the volcano goddess Pele, and Alan Davis Beach is a small cove with a wooden springboard, reached by an official access trail.

Along the way

Makapuʻu LighthouseLighthouse towering just before the ocean, seen from a viewpoint over the coast; whales are sometimes visible May to November.

Pele's ChairLava stone formation in a lava field that looks like a huge chair, said to belong to Pele, the volcano goddess.

Alan Davis BeachSmall hidden cove with a wooden springboard, reached by an official access trail.

The route

Distance7.6 km

Walking≈ 2 h

Running≈ 55 min

Climb↑ 188 m

RouteCircular

A 7.6 km circular route from Kalama Valley to walk, run or cycle, with 188 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 188 m in total

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StartMakapu'u Lighthouse Road, Kalama Valley, Hawaii, 96795Open the start in Maps →

FinishBack where you started

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