Welcome to Hawaii's best Hike the Ka'au crater Hike.
This hike Has it all!
I am talking about 3 different waterfalls.
One to take a dip in.
Another that is excellent for taking pictures at.
Then a third waterfall you literally hike on top of it.
Then at the top of that you hike around this narrow ridge of this massive Crater.
But here we start off hiking along side a stream through this viny Oahu rain forest.
Now Enjoy watching the rest of this guide to the Ka'au Crater Hike and post any questions
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It takes about 1 Oahu to get to the first waterfall but it is so worth it and it is
beautiful all along the way.
The trail while unmaintained is marked with oahu pink ribbons.
If you got a late start you might just want to quickly stop by this waterfall it is serene
and well worth the stop.
But if you have time take a dip.
And if you happen to find my glasses here you can mail them back to me.
When you are done you hike up along side this waterfall.
The trail has plenty of ropes to help you get through.
Soon you get to waterfall number 2.
You can get right up to this waterfall and it is mostly good for snapping juat a picture
or 2.
Some people think hiking up these waterfalls is scary.
I actually didn't think it was too bad.
The scariest part of this hike is later hiking the along ridge but you don't even have to
do that if you don't want.
After you go up the waterfall you go back down and make your way to waterfall number
3.
This was the most fun as you literally hike up the waterfall and you have plenty of rope
to help you go through and you even cross the waterfall at certain points.
Once at the top you have made it to the Crater.
If you are not a thrill seeker snap a few photos and turn around.
If you are then you continue to the summit before you walk around this narrow ridge that
is literally a drop off on both sides of you.
At times during this ridge you rely solely on a rope to get you through.
But the views are spectacular and so worth it.
This hike is 5 to 8 hours long depending on how much you stop.
It is pretty well marked with colored ribbons.
To do this hike you must be in good shape, pack light and bring plenty of water to do
the whole hike.
The Ka'au Crater ridge can be scary for a lot of people.
At times you rely solely on a rope so do that part at your own risk.
The hike is kind of muddy at some points as well.
Do not hike after a heavy rain or if it is really windy that day.
That being said this is my favorite hike that I have ever done.
I highly recommend doing it.
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