Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
06/23/2018
The trailhead is well marked and heads into the trees at the end of the road.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
06/23/2018
There are seemingly endless switchbacks snaking all the way up the mountainside.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
06/23/2018
Views of the entire north shore can be seen from the higher switchback vistas.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
06/23/2018
In late winter, look to the horizon for whale spouts (none pictured though)!
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
06/23/2018
At the top of the switchbacks is a picnic shelter. Many hikers stop here and return down.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
06/23/2018
The trail is well marked. At this three way junction, head left. Right heads to the satellite tracking station.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
06/23/2018
The final fork in the road. Left is the four-wheel drive trail to Peacock Flats Campground. Right is the hiking trail to the summit overlook.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
06/23/2018
The summit overlook is at the top of this marked trail. Follow the signs.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
06/23/2018
At the top, cross through this pest gate. Remember to close it behind you.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
06/23/2018
The final view from the summit is of Makua Valley on the west coast.