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Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
4.8 ★★★★★ 316 Google reviews · Running trail in Honolulu, Hawaii · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
A 1,048-ft. hill with impressive views, picnic tables & restrooms, just a short hike from the road.
What runners say about Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
“Beautiful sights and awesome atmosphere especially if your touring the island or going out on a date.”
Beautiful view. This mountain top has always been sacred Hawaiian land. There is mana there so be respectful. It was the place where they grew sweet potatoes for the King and his people. The name means " Hill of the rolling sweet potatoes". King Kamehameha's favorite place on Oahu.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful sights and awesome atmosphere especially if your touring the island or going out on a date.”
“There are two small parking lots that you can park for free.”
Plan your run at Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitedlnr.hawaii.gov
- Phone(808) 587-0300
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7:45 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7:45 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7:45 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7:45 PM |
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