All of Oahu’s Pillbox Hikes Explained (plus the history): 5 Honolulu Pillbox Hikes
Lanikai, Ehukai, Koko Crater, Maili, and Diamond Head are the best pillbox hikes on Oahu. We not only share how to hike to these gorgeous vistas but also the history that makes them famous.
Thanks to Ford and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum for donating their time and pictures to share the history of Oahu’s military installations and the story behind these pillbox hikes.
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Honolulu Things to Do: Pillbox Hikes and History
00:00 Intro
01:07 North Shore’s Ehukai Pillbox Hike
02:29 History of Oahu’s Ring of Steel
16:28 Lanikai Pillbox Hike
17:45 Kokohead Lookout (Koko Crater)
19:31 Maili Pillbox (Pink Pillbox) Hike
19:42 Stairway to Heaven (illegal)
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