ʻEhukai Pillbox Trail

Love this hike!! Definitely worth it to make it to the end! My man and I went at the perfect time and had the best sunset at the top!! Really great view of the surf as well.. worth mentioning that this hike has mostly UP HILL CLIMBS TO THE TOP so just a warning to those that may have trouble on an incline but we loved it..

Beautiful views at the top! No parking or trailhead fees. Was quite muddy and slippery, don’t recommend this hike for anyone that is not sure footed or worried about getting a bit dirty, especially if you slip and fall, which we saw numerous people do! It is a moderate hike w a heavy climb up using the ropes and vines in place along the hike. Get there early to get parking next to the school. We got there around 9 AM and it was not too crowded on a weekday. Not a lot of tourists on this hike, which made it very nice with a more secluded feeling. I was thankful I brought my hiking poles in a few areas. Lots of covering from the sun the entire way!

Worth it for the views! Short but steep trail up the side of the hill to an old WWII bunker with spectacular views of the Seven Mile Miracle that is the North Shore. Luckily it was dry the day I went up - if it was wet / raining it would have been more challenging as it would have been a muddy scramble. Small parking lot by the trailhead.

Was an amazing experience for us to hike this trail for our first time ever. There was some step parts, use the trees for help or some spits have rope to help you get up, there are several world War bunkers along the mountain tops that you can explore and it's pretty amazing to see and the view is extraordinary 😍 Don't hurt yourself up there because you have to get down and that's harder sometimes.

It’s a good hike. Uphill in some areas. Theres ropes you can use if needed.

Short but steep hike with great views! Definitely recommend this hike. Plenty of free parking options right by and bathrooms at trailhead.

ʻEhukai Pillbox Trail is a vigorous hike up to the top of the mountain where one of the Hawaiian Pillboxes is located. It’s not easy, or a well-graded trail and besides a significant steep uphill climb, you also need to watch out for when it's raining, it can get very slippery! There are a few rope sections that come in handy when the trail is muddy and slippery. Don’t let the uphill trail stop you from checking out the Pillbox though, the view is absolutely amazing! Soldiers constructed Pillboxes across the Hawaiian islands in 1943 to see the position and movement of boats and planes in the area and their cement walls remain, covered in graffiti, and beckoning you to some of the most beautiful views you never thought possible!!!

Short but steep hike. Often times it’s very muddy which makes the hills slippery. There are some ropes during the steepest parts to help you up and down. About 30-40 minutes to first Pillbox Bunker and another 5 minutes to the second one. Parking at Sunset Elementary and the trailhead is marked. The views overlooking Sunset Beach and the Banzai Pipeline are awesome. Great spot to see the North Shore right at sunset, just leave enough day light to get back down 🤙🏻