Without doing much walking, it feels like you're standing on top of the world.
The trail is named for this Hawaiian native, the 'iliau plant.
The trail has become quite wide in places due to the volume of people wandering through the area.
The gorgeous lantana flowers make you forget this is a pernicious weed in Hawaii.
The fuzzy red flowers on the 'ōhi'a-lehua plant are uniquely Hawaiian.
The striking 'iliau plant produces just one tall stalk of flowers before dying.
This short loop packs a lot of bang for your buck with the diversity of flora.
Interpretive signs along the trail provide information about all the native plants.
Trees and plants of many shapes and sizes adorn the forest.