With the sound of the tradewinds blowing through the canopy of trees, the Koloiki Ridge hike may be one of the most peaceful hikes I’ve trekked. The trail leads you through a forest with native Hawaiian plants and Norfolk Pines up to a ridge with views of the islands of Molokai and Maui as well as the Maunalei and Naio Gulches on Lanai.
Officially, the five-mile Koloiki Ridge hiking trail begins at the Lodge at Koele. The hike is described as moderate with an elevation change of 164 feet. It’s estimated that you will need two hours for this hike. Here are some tips for hitting the Koloiki Ridge trail:
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Enjoy this peaceful Lanai hike!
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I just wanted to second the advice to get the detailed trail map from the friendly concierge at the Lodge at Koele. However, when I was there (late May), I couldn't hike directly from the Lodge, since rains had washed out the trail. I had to drive up Cemetery Lane and start on the Munro Trail. Concierge will have details if weather/conditions necessitate you deviating any from the trail map! It's a marvelous hike -- one I absolutely recommend.
Hi Kara - I'm glad you got to enjoy this hike, too! We had the whole trail to ourselves when we hiked it. Did you find that it was peaceful, too?