The hike begins just behind the Lodge at Koele, where we'll meet up in the lobby. We'll follow the Orange posts to Marker 6 at the cemetery. To the right is the entrance to the Munro Trail.  Do note: as you ascend the trail, the air temperature drops considerably. Pack a light waterproof jacket.

It’s a short hike to the first vista, Marker 10, where you can see the islands Maui and Molokai in the distance, seemingly close enough to touch.  The trees in the forest at this location are ironwood.  Further along, at Kukui Gulch, the scent of wild ginger is often heady and intense.

The trail has a definite bulldozed-through-the-hills appearance. With its tall, deep sides, you feel as if you’ve shrunken in size. Above and all around you are trees; Norfolk pines and an occasional grove of giant guavas climb the sides of the hills.

A tunnel of branches (Marker 19) marks the start of the Koloiki Ridge trail. Expansive views of two gulches, Naio and Maunalei, coming together before meeting the ocean, and cool tradewinds will be our reward at trail’s end.   We'll then retrace our route back to Lanai City or continue a little along the main Munro Trail and then do the same.

Contract hike organizer for details but the trail begins behind the Lodge at Koele just above Lanai City.  Ferries to Lanai are available from Lahaina, Mauiand/or there are flights to the LNY airport from Honolulu.