For some reason, we seem to try new hikes only when we're under a time constraint... like this one time when we had an hour and a half to hike part of the Tom Tom trail before work. This hike takes at least 2 hours. The full hike can take up to 4 hours. It starts at the Makapu`u lookout and ends somewhere in Waimanalo. However, we hiked until the top of the Kamehame trail and ran down that path to our car (park one car at the Makapu`u lookout and one at the beginning of the Kamehame trail).
This ridge hike allows you to see gorgeous views of the east side, especially Makapu`u Beach, Sea Life Park, Rabbit Island, and the beginning of Waimanalo. The shallow reef provides beautiful views of turquoise colors in the sea. Half way through the hike, you will find a puka in the ridge. Photo op! If careful, you can stand inside the puka.
Pointing to the end of our hike... after climbing two very steep hills
The view from the end of the hike
