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The normal way up.
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An unceremonious start to an otherwise beautiful trail.
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The first ascent up the Lanikai Pillbox Trail is quite steep.
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The visual rewards of the Lanikai Pillbox Trail do not take long to reach. These are the Mokulua Islands.
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Ascending on the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Looking southeast toward Waimanalo Bay with Manana Island in the distance.
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Lanikai Pillbox Trail
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The landmark three peaks of Kailua, Olomana.
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Taking in the view along the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Views from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Views from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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As you can see, the backside has much less development and crowds in general.
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Hiking the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Hiking the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Views from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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This is a popular trek.
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The Koolau Mountains look like a curtain made of stone. The range has been eroded by heavy and endless rains that roll across the Pacific until they hit these walls.
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Views from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Views from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Views from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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The pillboxes can get pretty crowded, but the views are worth seeing at least once.
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Views from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Flat Island, a popular surfing spot, below the lower pillbox.
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Views from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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The pillboxes along the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Views from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Views from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Views from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Hiking the Lanikai Pillbox Trail.
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Here you can see how steep the Ka'Iwa Ciffs really are.
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The panoramic view of Kailua Bay, Lanikai and Waimanalo Bay.