Beautiful hike with amazing views. Try to go on a weekday to avoid crowds and be able to find parking. You can continue past the pillbox on the ridge to a peak at the end. I think the veiw from there is better. There's a way down there too and still walking distance to the trailhead.

(Translated by Google) I think it ’s worth climbing (Original) 登る価値があると思います

Good beginner hike, slippery spots but there are ropes in some areas

Short hike with *beautiful* views!

(Translated by Google) A 30 minute walk will take you there. The length is a bit harsh, and sneakers are essential, and on sunny days you have to apply sun cream well. (Original) 30분 정도 올라가면 장관이 펼쳐집니다. 길이 약간 험하니 운동화 필수이고 맑은 날에는 썬크림 잘 바르고 가야합니다.

Fun, short, slightly dangerous hike with great views

Views are amazing. Hike up isnt too bad unless your completely new to hiking or taking verticallyinclined trails, I'd suggest wearing some all terrain boots lol, it does rain on a daily basis here so it gets slippery. Parking is hard to find and you can only park on the left side of the lanes, which most are "ONE WAYS" ->. You really dont have to wear a coat up you'll end up taking it off. So wear something light, even if it's cold and early it will warm up out, and so will your body from all that movement! I hope this review helped you! Take care. Be safe some ledges are Narrow!!

20 mins hike to a stunning view

Beautiful easy hike with stunning coastal views. Keep going past the pillboxes for even more views of the coast line.

The hike to the second pillbox from the first is only another 3 minutes of walking up. It features another set of decent looking graffiti both outside and in. There are 2 bunkers you can enter and explore, not much but there is a bunch to see. The acoustics inside are nice if you bring a speaker too!

So beautiful!

Hard beginning but worth it at the top...

Harder than some said but easier than others. Bring good shoes and water.

PICK UP YOUR TRASH PEOPLE! You carried it up there, carry it back down. It's not difficult, malama ka 'aina - respect the land. I've done this hike countless times and it's one of my favorites, but when I hiked it the other moring for sunrise, I picked up 2 still warm cups of coffee and the biggest can of energy drink I've ever seen. I am both angry and sad. Whether you live here or you are on your "vacation in paradise", you are capable of not littering. Be the better person, do the right thing.

Gorgeous hike. Short, but a bit steep. My 4 yr old can do it though.

Very easy beautiful view of the entire beach.

Great hike. Low to Medium level hike. N ou ce cooling cleansing wind.

Amazing views and quick hike! Highly recommend for sunrise. It does get crowded, so try to get there early for a good spot for pictures.

I didn't realize this would be a Google Maps attraction since the Pillbox Hike itself should cover both pillboxes up on this hike. But since I've been here, I guess I'll make a few remarks. It is quite beautiful up there with a good breeze and you're only a slight bit higher than the first pillbox. Regardless, with the right camera, you can see quite a bit and can take some pretty awesome panoramic pictures atop the pillpox. I did notice that it took a bit of effort to get on top of the concrete pillbox because some of the tourons were sitting right in the way of the lowest point to climb on top. You'd think they'd be either courteous or have the sense enough to realize this spot was exactly where most people climb atop and move but I guess courtesy/sense isn't so common anymore. I guess if you encounter these folks, just climb on top of them. They'll get the hint. :)

Nice quick hike. We did it in the morning which seemed perfect as it's pretty exposed. The first 10 or so minutes are fairly strenuous as the trail starts climbing immediately. But after the first pill box it levels out. Personally I loved the hiking past the pill boxes, but not necessary as views didn't change.

Great hike but pretty busy. Views are spectacular.

The pillbox hike is not for the faint of the heart. It is a strenuous one and you have to somewhat in shape to attempt it all the way up. The entrance to the hike itself is difficult to locate. Views from the top are spectacular. Parking is not easy to find in the area so don't get disheartened if you spend at least 15 mins to find one.

Gorgeous view! Worth the hike. Parking isn’t great, gotta look around and walk to trail Head

Absolutely loved this hike. Make sure to go when it wasn’t raining the day of. It gets slippery.

Was super windy but amazing! Great hike.. should do when dry. I can see how it can be dangerous after some rain

Nice hike. Not difficult if you wearing the right shoes

Less crowded, more natural and beautiful landscapes. You can hike to pillbox and then go to lanikai beach or kailua beach and enjoy. Both are famous for day BBQ. There are 3 pillbox. All three got same view. The hike to first pillbox is 30 minutes total.

Fantastic view on top, Great natural hiking trail.

This is one of my favorite hikes. I hadn't been back in over two years and....what happened?! I swear it was not this steep or difficult before. Maybe me not being in as great of shape as before was the only reason...but pretty sure it looked much more steep than before. Probably from all of the rain over the years. Anyway, still a great workout, short, not so sweet and to the point. The pillboxes give you some of the best views on the island.

Awesome place to hike and catch an early morning sunrise. Bring flashlights/headlamps if you're navigating the trails before the sun is up. It would definitely be slippery when raining. Many paths snake up the hill to the pillboxes. It's worth it to keep going to pillbox 2.