What to expect: The Makua Cave hike begins on the mountain side of the Farrington freeway. A few hundred feet after the parking lot you will find a path specifically for this hike. If you have passed the 45 MPH sign you have gone to far.

Kaneana Cave, otherwise known as Makua Cave, is believed to be 150,000 years old and is found on the Leeward Coast. While being an interesting natural formation, Kaneana Cave also serves as a place of cultural and historical significance and …

Mar 18, 2024 · Also known as the Kaneana Caves, this is a short hike you can knock out if you find yourself over in Makaha. Simply hike partially up the ridge, make a right, follow the contour around the ridge and you will arrive at a beautiful cave overlooking the leeward coast.

Nov 17, 2015 · UPDATED 2020. A practical guide with everything you need to know about how to hike to the Upper Makua Cave on the westside of Oahu in Hawaii.

Kaneana Cave is a mysterious site on Oahu's leeward (west) coast, almost as far away as you can get on the island near where the road ends. It sits at the base of a cliff outcropping and is about 100 feet (30 m) high and 450 feet (137 m) deep.

Located three miles north of the Makaha community sits the eerie and mysterious cave of Makua. To get there from Honolulu, get on the H1 freeway west bound. Follow the H1 west taking no turns along the way.

Makua Cave, also known as Kaneana, is a historic and interesting destiation located about an hour from Honolulu along Farrington Highway. The cave is an impressive natural formation, around 100 feet tall and 450 feet deep, and its coastal location makes for a scenic drive with nearby beaches like Makaha and Keeau Beach Park.

Dec 26, 2015 · This hike is a short and easy hike with spectacular views of the West side. You can see the upper cave from the street so you know how far your are hiking. There are multiple trails now through the brush to reach the top and also ropes to …

Makua cave has a few paths that lead to different views, so choose wisely. We went for the quickest/”normal” route. The best time to go is late afternoon or just before the sunset. Located on the West side of the island, the view point offers one of the nicest spots to witness the sunset.

Jul 12, 2012 · Upper & Lower Makua Cave – July 13, 2012. I’ve known that there was a Makua Cave. You can see it from the road. However, ever since Nate Yuen’s posts a few months back, Oahu hikers now know that there is another cave further up the mountain.