Ascend an abandoned railway and see Honolulu from whole new heights on the Koko Crater Trail. Though only 1.8 miles long, this hiking trail is no easy feat. If you want to experience the breathtaking vistas and jaw-dropping sunsets, you’ll have to climb 1,048 steps. There’s a reason why people refer to this pathway as “Nature’s StairMaster.” If you’re up for the journey, lace up your hiking boots! This challenging hike in Hawaii has an amazing payoff.

Today, the Koko Crater Trail is an adventurer's paradise, but it didn't begin that way.
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In WW II, the United States military constructed a steep railway tram to the lookout towers on top of Koko Crater.
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After the war, the area was converted into an Air Force Station. By 1966, however, this was deactivated, leaving us with an abandoned pathway to the summit.
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When we say this hike is challenging, we aren't kidding. In less than a mile, hikers will climb 1,100 feet.
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And the farther you get, the more the incline increases!

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But everyone agrees—these views are completely worth some sore muscles.
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Look out over Hanauma Bay and soak up the vibrant views all around you.
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Though these pictures are astonishing, they hardly do justice to the real thing.
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See Hawaii from a whole new level on the Koko Crater Trail.
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To learn more about this challenging hiking trail in Hawaii, check out the AllTrails page for the Koko Crater Trail.

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