Kawainui Marsh

At the time being this is my absolute favorite place on the island to chill at. Na Pohaku O Hauwahine boasts a commanding view of Kawainui Marsh and Kailua town. It's history is steeped in the legends of Hi'iaka's travels across the islands and it's formation is full of wonder. I would imagine this area being the very center of the Koolau caldera. A solid mass of stone that survived the explosion of the Nuuanu Landslide and remained where it resides now. It's the largest rock formation I've ever seen on this island and I can just sit here for hours enjoying the view.

Located aside Kapa'a Quarry Road. You can just park and walk a few feet on a marked trail to the pohaku summit. Don't mind the landscapers working about or resting near their cars, in fact go and say hello, then ask them questions about the area. One "uncle" there even told me about another pohaku aside of H3 freeway that I have yet to visit. I wouldn't come here at night though after hearing about an execution style shooting here a few weeks ago. Although I'm sure it's just as beautiful under the moonlight.

Na Pohaku O Hauwahine in the center. A lot of hard work has been put into reviving this area with native plants.

Below the hill some of these rocks seem to be able to hold water when it rains.

Lower at around the marsh level thees large stones continue to amaze.

Kawainui marsh at one of it's nicer areas. Sometimes the chemicals from the landfill up hill catch fire and burn acres of land here.

You'll need to use some light ninja footing to get to this vantage point without sinking into the soft surface of the marsh soil.

Hello! The scale of the pohaku. The side I'm standing on has a face of a Mo'i.

The amazing view standing on the pohaku.