Route: Printable Topographic Maps Nu`uanu Trail ascends the west side of upper Pauoa Valley and Pauoa Flats. Once it reaches the ridgetop, it then descends into Nu`uanu Valley. The trail offers panoramic views of Honolulu, the Waianae Range and the airport area. On the Pauoa Valley side, the trail intersects the Pauoa Flats Trail. It also intersects the Judd Trail on the Pali side. This trail may be difficult for novice hikers.

Directions: Proceed mauka on Tantalus Drive, past the Nahuina Trailhead sign. At this point, the road narrows. Look for the Kalawahine Trailhead sign on the left hand side of the road. (It is adjacent to a private road that goes straight up a hill.) The Kalawahine Trail is directly to the left. Hike on Kalawahine Trail to the end where it intersects with Pauoa Flats Trail. Go mauka (left) on Pauoa Flats Trail about 0.1 mile to the Nu`uanu Trailhead which is on the left. Nu`uanu Trail will end at Judd Trail. Or: From Honolulu on the Pali Highway, turn right on Nu`unau Pali Drive until you reach a concrete bridge. Immediately to your right is an open area in the ironwood trees. This is the trailhead for Judd Trail. Park along the road at the trailhead. Hike Judd Trail in either direction (it`s a loop trail) for approximately 0.7 miles to the intersection of Nu`uanu Trail..

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Special pig control hunt in progress on this trail. Hunting with hunting dogs will take place Wednesdays and Sundays from sun-up to sundown on this trail. Hikers with pet dogs should consider using other trails during control hunt period to avoid possible encounters with hunting dogs.
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Trail Information: Mountain Biking is not allowed on this trail. Stay on the trail. Keep dogs on leash. Pack out at least what you pack in. No open fires.