Koko Crater Challenge

Overview

Want to squeeze in an island workout where the locals work up a sweat? Join a guide to make the climb up popular Koko Head Crater, where over 1,000 stairs provide an island fitness challenge. Over a distance of .7 miles, this climb gains over 1,000 feet and is sure to elevate your heart rate. All the effort is worth it, however, for the sweeping view from the top, and your local guide will keep you motivated throughout the 2-hour experience.

City: Oahu

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $40.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $40.00

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What's Included

Pictures taken by your guide

Light refreshments

Local guide

Running and health tips

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Koko Crater Railway Trail

Koko Head Lookout

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (15)

Dymond_O

Apr 2021

Hard work, but the view is so worthwhile! I’d definitely go again and push to get to the top a bit faster.

763willisj

Feb 2021

Koko head Trail is an amazing hike and I 100% recommend. Just don't pay for it! This is a free activity!

Allan A

Mar 2020

5 Things You Must Know 1. The hike is up old railroad tracks and though it is like climbing stairs, they are not stair steps 2. The steps can be as much as 2½ to 3 feet apart so you have to stretch to go up or down 3. You must wear athletic shoes that grip dirt/sand; NO slippers, loafers, or sandals. 4. Hydrate in advance of your climb and bring water, even if a small bottle from 7-Eleven 5. Wear sunscreen – you will be in direct sunlight the entire time you are on your hike I’ve gone on hundreds of hikes worldwide and though each is challenging physically (i.e. it gets your heart rate up to 170+ for a sustained period, up to an hour or more), what makes the Koko Crater trail hike unique is that you are going up old railroad tracks; NOT stairs, though they have added steps where there are large gaps in the tracks. (2) The average vertical rise in stair steps is 7 inches, the rise in these “steps” can be 20” to 30.” Or put another way, it is not going up 1,050 steps which are of equally distanced rise, but it can be a step-up of 2-3’ in certain sections. (3) Going down is more difficult than going up, and certainly more dangerous (i.e. slipping and falling, not down the mountain but on your bottom). You have to be mentally prepared that even though gravity is your friend when going down, you have to be mentally alert and take each step down very carefully. (3) NO place for water or food, NO water fountain even in the parking lot before the hike; bring fruit, protein bar, etc.