Koko Crater Stairs, closed after an 8-year-old's critical fall, remains a controversial site as hundreds of hikers ignore closure signs. This steep 0.7-mile trail, part of a WWII railroad, attracts about 1,000 hikers daily, rewarding them with stunning Oahu views. However, it is also one of the most dangerous trails on Oahu, attracting more rescue calls than any other trail from January 2021 to May 2022. Warning signs stress the risks associated with hiking the unmaintained trail, which is worked on by the Kokonut Koalition nonprofit.
Koko Crater Stairs, a popular hiking trail, remains closed after an 8-year-old boy fell nearly 20 feet and was critically injured. Despite signs, hundreds continue to hike.
This 0.7-mile steep trail, formed on a WWII railroad track, sees around 1,000 hikers daily during peak season, offering stunning views of Oahu.
The trail has been deemed one of Oahu's most dangerous, receiving the highest number of rescue calls from January 2021 to May 2022. Warning signs emphasize its risks.
Kokonut Koalition, a local nonprofit, partners with the city to preserve the trail, emphasizing the necessity of trail maintenance amid the dangers it presents.
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