The trailhead begins behind the vehicle gate.
The trail follows an old dirt road, which is relatively flat but sometimes muddy.
The road follows through primary and secondary growth forests.
Old-growth trees line the road.
Ferns growing along the road.
Endemic and exotic flowers can be seen along the trail.
The road crosses the river many times.
Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs can be spotted around the seventh bridge crossing.
The forest surrounding the road is thick and lush.
The trailhead for the Kulana'ahane Trail is about 2.5 miles from the parking lot. This is an alternate hike.
The many bridges feature old stonework that can be easily seen when the water levels are low.
Old ruins of a jungle estate.
The stairs to an old jungle estate.
A fireplace from an old jungle estate.
The trail goes up the valley and is flanked on either side by ridges.