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Pillbox 2
Kailua, HI 96734, United States
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Pillbox 2

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Yv
Review №1

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.

Ke
Review №2

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

Ch
Review №3

This is one of my favorite hikes. I hadnt 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.

ra
Review №4

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.

陳炳
Review №5

Fantastic view on top, Great natural hiking trail.

Mi
Review №6

Nice hike. Not difficult if you wearing the right shoes

AJ
Review №7

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

Sa
Review №8

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

Sa
Review №9

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

Je
Review №10

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. Theres a way down there too and still walking distance to the trailhead.

jo
Review №11

Nice quick hike. We did it in the morning which seemed perfect as its 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 didnt change.

Xa
Review №12

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!

Pi
Review №13

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 dont get disheartened if you spend at least 15 mins to find one.

We
Review №14

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

Am
Review №15

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

St
Review №16

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

Ro
Review №17

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

Jo
Review №18

Great hike but pretty busy. Views are spectacular.

Da
Review №19

Very easy beautiful view of the entire beach.

Ni
Review №20

I didnt realize this would be a Google Maps attraction since the Pillbox Hike itself should cover both pillboxes up on this hike. But since Ive been here, I guess Ill make a few remarks.It is quite beautiful up there with a good breeze and youre 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. Youd think theyd 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 isnt so common anymore. I guess if you encounter these folks, just climb on top of them. Theyll get the hint. :)

Da
Review №21

Fun, short, slightly dangerous hike with great views

Ju
Review №22

PICK UP YOUR TRASH PEOPLE! You carried it up there, carry it back down. Its not difficult, malama ka aina - respect the land.Ive done this hike countless times and its 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 Ive 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.

Jo
Review №23

20 mins hike to a stunning view

Ma
Review №24

Views are amazing. Hike up isnt too bad unless your completely new to hiking or taking verticallyinclined trails, Id 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 youll end up taking it off. So wear something light, even if its 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!!

An
Review №25

Short hike with *beautiful* views!

Ca
Review №26

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

Ly
Review №27

Hard beginning but worth it at the top...

Ky
Review №28

So beautiful!

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  • Address:Kailua, HI 96734, United States
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