Ualaka'a - Makiki Valley Loop

This is a 4 mile hike that covers 5 different trails as a figure 8 loop configuration within the Honolulu Mauka Trail System.

http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/files/2013/09/Oahu-Hiking-Map_HonoluluMaukaTrailsSystem.pdf

The trail is mostly shaded with lots of vegetation. It's a dog friendly hike but please be aware that there are also other dogs on the trail.

The trail starts at Ualaka'a and connects to Makiki Valley, Kanealole, Maunalaha, and back. It's 3.3 miles easy for beginners, 0.7 miles steep for intermediates. The trail is 4 miles long, 2.5 to 3 hours long to complete, and has an elevation gain of 1000 ft.

End time is an estimate. It varies by hike speed, weather and other factors. Please be on time to start the hike.

Recommended:

• Bring plenty of WATER and snacks to keep your energy going.
• Wear a pair of hiking shoes with good traction to avoid tripping and slipping.
• Hiking poles or spikes may help when it gets muddy.

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HIKERS POLICY/DISCLAIMER (please read):

Respect the Host(s), fellow hikers and the 'aina.

New Friends in the 808, a Meetup Group (Group). and/or its Event Hosts, or Organizers, shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage to persons and/or property, direct or indirect, arising out of any events of the Group. The assumption of risk, which is inherent in this type of outdoor activity, is implied on the part of each person participating in any Group hiked. Every person participating in any of these events assumes all risk and liability during the event.

All hikes, require advance registration (RSVP) before the hike's date, to allow the Host to make preparations. For intermediate/advanced hikes, the Host may: 1) contact members in advance; 2) close RSVP early, when necessary to limit the size of the hiking group; 3) refuse RSVPs to persons who may not be sufficiently strong to stay with the group; and 4) turn back any hiker, the Host feels can't complete the hike.

Adopted/modified from:

Mountain Club of Maryland / Hiker’s Policy
13740 Oster Farm Road
West Friendship, MD 21794
email: contact@mcomd.org

used with permission

SAFETY TIPS FOR HIKING:

1. Bring sufficient water. Do not drink stream water.
2. Stay on the trail.
3. Allow ample time to return before nightfall by figuring 1.5 miles per hour.
4. Bring proper equipment, as indicated by the host; including a first aid kit.
5. Wear proper shoes and clothing.
6. Hike in a group and keep track of those in your party.
7. You are responsible for your own safety.

(created 12/1/2019, updated on 1/27/2025)