Puu O Mahuka Heiau State Monument [CLOSED] is a 0.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
INDEFINITE CLOSURE: As of March 2021, the historic site is open however the entry gates are closed. More information here: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/puu-o-mahuka-heiau-state-historic-site/
January 2, 2021
December 30, 2020Gates closed but people are still hiking there. Easy kine trail, paved 99% from the gate.
December 7, 2020December 5, 2020Still closed
June 14, 2020May 29, 2020Still closed due to Covid-19
March 4, 2020Great lookout from a historic site. Great info posted. Kept up very nicely.
February 26, 2020Easy walk. Very very short but gives a great view. You can be in and out in 10 minutes or less.
February 3, 2020Such a gorgeous view! The trail was very short but was worth a visit.
December 21, 2019Short little walk with a beautiful view.
October 6, 2019I was looking for a hike close to town that I could do for sunset. This is an absolutely beautiful spot to watch it from! Views of Waimea bay make it absolutely amazing! Walk down the path a bit to get the best view. Bring something to leave on the sacred table nearby. This is more of a drive up spot but I made the sketchy climb up the S turns from the main road. I was lucky and got picked up part way there!
July 19, 2019extremely easy and beautiful view at sunset
June 23, 2019Circumnavigating the perimeter path is not the point of this trail. Simply standing near the Heiau itself will move you. Although you are not allowed to be here at sunset, you can imagine that this site’s location was chosen, in part, for its awe-inspiring views of the sun setting over Waimea Bay.
June 22, 2019Not much of a hike, more so a walking trail around an historic site. Beautiful view of Waimea Bay though.
May 17, 2019We "hiked" up the road from the bottom. After reading reviews about it NOT being a hike, we decided to hike the hill up to the monument. Beautiful view from above. Nice stroll around the Haieu. Great history here. Easy walk.
April 27, 2019Amazing view from the top
March 23, 2019Beautiful area for a small stroll and to watch the sunset. Well maintained. Road on the way up is windy and narrow so drive slowly.
February 22, 2019A beautiful area. Definitely not a hike though, just a little stroll.
June 2, 2018February 2, 2018Respect the Aina
January 29, 2018Great views ! We went to see the sunset !! Was magical ! :)
January 7, 2018The largest heiau on O'ahu, Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau was a luakini heiau (sacrificial temple) commissioned by the ali'i 'ai moku (island chief) around 1600. At the time of its construction, Waimea Valley, a sacred headquarters for the North Shore, had been known as the "Valley of the Priests" for almost 700 years — a name bestowed for this sacred area's abundant blessings of fertile agricultural land, fresh water, marine food sources, and ideal canoe landing sites. I've heard that signal fires from this cliff-top plateau, 300 feet above Waimea Bay, could be seen 100 miles away at the Hikinaakala Heiau near Wailua, Kauai! Visiting this park should not be viewed merely as a hike but as an opportunity to share Aloha with a place of rich spiritual heritage. Please exercise all due respect when exploring this area. Do not touch or disturb the rocks that were placed here with mālama and reverence.
July 30, 2017Short hike, but great views of Waimea to Kaena Point. Seeing the Heiau is also a special experience.
July 15, 2017Fantastic views of Waimea Bay from this very beautiful historical treasure.
June 24, 2017
First to ReviewHistorical park with Hawaii history and signage to reflect the significance. Great views of Waimea Beach from here too.
April 11, 2020February 22, 2020January 22, 2020December 14, 2019December 1, 2019
