Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
The trailhead is not marked, but it starts at mile 17.5 on Koke'e Road.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
Follow the trail under this massive branch to start.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
After meandering through the forest, the trail makes its way through dense ferns that scrape exposed skin.
Patrick Nichols
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07/02/2018
The views appear once the trail emerges along the Honopu Ridge.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
Honopu Arch can be seen thousands of feet below on the Nā Pali coast.
Patrick Nichols
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07/02/2018
Pass through endemic stands of koa and 'õhi'a trees, with their bright flowers.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
Further down the trail, hikers can see all the way along the Nā Pali coast.
Patrick Nichols
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07/02/2018
The trail is steep and heavily eroded along the exposed ridge.
Patrick Nichols
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07/02/2018
The trail ends on these exposed cliffs high above the water below.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
Take in the view of the dramatic Nā Pali coastline before returning back uphill to the parking area.