Lanikai Bunkers Hike

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Description

A steep, short hike leads to Lanikai Bunkers, bunkers used during World War II to keep an eye on the coast. There you can sit atop the bunkers and take in a marvelous view of the bright aquamarine waters of Lanikai and the Mokuluas, the two adorable islands just off the shore. If this view doesn't make you feel happy, I don't know what will! There is a guy who often paraglides back and forth right next to the bunkers. It's fun to watch him.
There is no shade on this hike. You hike along open hills. It can be hot so go early, or in the late afternoon.
After the hike, have a blissful swim at the beach you've been looking at from the hike, Lanikai Beach. This is life at its very best!

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The steep short climb up.

The bunker sits perched with the finest view of the coastline.

Directions

From Kalanianaole Hwy, turn onto Kailua Rd. At the big intersection that is a fork, take the right fork. Pass by some great shops you may want to check out: Cold Stone Ice Cream, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, BookEnds, and then at the three-way intersection with the traffic light, turn left (this is still Kailua Rd). Continue and turn right at Lihiwai Rd. Follow it past Buzz's and Kailua Beach. Turn left on Mokulua Drive, and follow it to A'alapapa Rd. Take the first right onto Kaelepulu Dr. Park along the road just after the entrance to the Mid-Pacific Country Club. Walk up the "private driveway." The trail begins at the chain-link fence.

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Visitor Ratings

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Grace 07/05/2010 23:29	I enjoyed the hike, but it was very hot, my friends and I had to stop every 20 minutes to get a drink of water.
Maile 09/19/2009 20:25	I enjoy this hike, but it can get hot in the summer.