Name: 11/30/25 Makapu'u Point Lighthouse and Tidal Pool trails
Start: 2025-11-30T10:00:00-10:00
End: 2025-11-30T13:00:00-10:00
Location: Makapu'u Lighthouse Parking Lot

DATE: Sunday, November 30th, 10:00am to 2pm
DISTANCE: 4km / 2.5miles
RANK: For everyone! Easy’ish to Moderate. It IS a hill, but paved and wheelchair accessible.

Afterwards, for the folx who want extra, the optional steep hike down to the tidal pools is more challenging, but if you are fit, is totally fun.

Ranks out of 10, 10 being hardest
Trail quality 1/10 It is paved. To the tidal pools it is steep and a more difficult path.
Elevation 4/10 500 feet
Distance 5/10 2.5 miles, no shade.

Dogs: Welcome, must stay on leash.

DESCRIPTION:
[Alltrails Link and description](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/makapuu-point-lighthouse-lookout-trail)
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Lookout Trail is a 4.0 kilometer/2.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.

The Makapuu Point trail, within Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, offers outstanding views of Oahu’s southeastern coastline, including Koko Head and Koko Crater. From the trails destination at Makapuu Head, one is rewarded with magnificent views of the windward coast and offshore islets, as well as the historic red-roofed Makapuu Lighthouse built in 1909, which makes a stunning picture against the deep blue sea below (the lighthouse itself is off-limits). On a clear day, you may even see Molokai and Lanai. The offshore islets are wildlife sanctuaries for Hawaiian seabirds, such as the iwa, frigate bird, and tropicbird. This trail is an excellent place to view migrating humpback whales in season (November-May). Binoculars are suggested for viewing whales and seabirds. An interpretive sign and viewing scope along the trail help you view and identify the whales seen from this location. This portion of the island tends to be hot and dry as evidenced by the abundant panini cacti and low-growing kiawe. The trail is exposed and is usually sunny and hot, as well can be very windy at the summit.

RIDESHARE and ADVICE:
[Carpooling recommended, list yourself here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ixL8482fpABynCzODaoj6UaAW7pvA60y-gn_wI6O27E/edit?usp=sharing), or text Glenn at 808-221-7261 to coordinate.

You can also meet at the zoo parking lot in Waikiki 9am, but you MUST [list yourself on the carpool list](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ixL8482fpABynCzODaoj6UaAW7pvA60y-gn_wI6O27E/edit?usp=sharing).

PARKING: [Google map pin](https://goo.gl/maps/jZ9KAnJ3t6ZLfmAo6). Parking lot can fill quickly, although one can park on highway too. Please consider carpooling, listed above.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring comfortable walking shoes, head protection and at least 2 liters of water, since it is 2.5 miles in the sun. You (or a bear next to you) might be hungry, so bring a lunch or significant snacks, sun protection/hat. If you’re going to the beach or tidal pools, bring a towel, swim trunks, water shoes if you want to swim after.

Remember that you want to be present, enjoy the hikes and meet other people, so ideally be sober and no recreational drugs in your system.

Meet us at the trailhead by 10:00 am. Optional beach time afterwards, weather pending.
Any questions please contact Glenn at 808-221-7261

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