T_R_Oglodyte
TUG Lifetime Member
The Nuʻalolo Cliffs Trail has reopened as of November 2017 following extensive repairs.
I hiked the previously closed part of the Cliffs trail in a couple of occasions, and it was bit tricky. It sounds as if the repairs have addressed those issues.
This is wonderful news. The Nualolo - Cliffs - 'Awa'awapuhi loop is a sprectacular, world class hike that is accessible of moderate difficulty. IMHO, it is better than the first leg of the more famous Kalalau trail, and less difficult.The trail starts near the 3.0 mile point on the Awaawapuhi Trail and meets the Nuʻalolo Trail between the 3 mile and 3 1/4 mile markers. The trail skirts the upper rim of the precipitous Nuʻalolo Valley and permits a “loop” route from the head of Awaawapuhi Trail to Kokee State Park Headquarters or vise versa.
I hiked the previously closed part of the Cliffs trail in a couple of occasions, and it was bit tricky. It sounds as if the repairs have addressed those issues.