The Mokulua Islands (“The Mokes”) and Bellows Air Force Station, viewed from the summit of the Kuliouou Ridge Trail.
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Mānana, or Rabbit Island, from atop the Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Mānana is a seabird sanctuary near Makapuu. It’s home to the ‘ua‘u kani (wedge-tailed shearwater), ‘ewa‘ewa (sooty tern) and others.
Koko Crater from the Kuliouou Ridge Trail
This is a view of Koko Crater from near the top of the Kuliouou Ridge Trail. Koko looks a lot like Diamond Head from this angle.
Umbrella Tree with red blossoms in the foreground. Also known as the Octopus Tree.
Wild orchids along the Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Bamboo Orchids grow wild along the Kuliouou Ridge Trail.
Uluhe Fern along Kuliouou Ridge Trail
View of Koko Crater and Koko Head from midway up the Kuliouou Ridge Trail. Lots of Uluhe Fern along the trail. Lots of fresh air at the top.