Wailupe Loop

The Wailupe Loop trail begins in the Wailupe valley forest, climbs a ridge to the Ko'olau Summit Trail (KST) then briefly follows it north to the summit of Wiliwilinui. We will descend the Wiliwilinui Ridge trail and drop back down into the Wailupe Valley via a steep descent back to where we began.

Suitable for advanced to strong Intermediate hikers

Type: Valley and ridge loop
Length: 5.5 miles
Elevation gain: 1,200 ft
Location: above Wai'alae Iki and Wailupe

Difficulty: Difficult with 1200+ ft ascent. Some slippery and steep parts with ropes.

Recommendations: Plenty of water, a snack, hat, gloves, sunscreen, trekking pole, small first aid kit, and microspikes.

Time: About 5 hours

Dangers: Intense physical activity, exhaustion, dehydration, brief narrow ridge hiking with potentially deadly drop-offs.

If you join us for a hike, please understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. Read the full disclaimer here (https://www.meetup.com/HawaiiHiking/pages/20845334/Group_Legal_Disclaimer/).