The trailhead starts from the busy Pali Lookout.
An inconspicuous start by the bus parking area.
The trail wastes no time climbing the steep ridge.
Amazing views are only five minutes up the trail.
Looking toward the Pali Notches and K2.
The Pali Highway tunnel buzzes below.
Sheer cliff faces are not for the faint-hearted.
The trail hugs the cliff edge.
Konahuanui summit in the clouds.
The puka (window) to the windward side of the island.
The Shark's Fin marks the Puka.
An alternate trail around the Shark's Fin leads straight to the summit ridge.
Views of Kailua from the summit above the Puka.
Views of Lanihuli (left), Haiku (center) in the clouds, the H3 highway and Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens.
Views of the Nu'uanu valley and downtown Honolulu.
The trail is commonly exposed to rain and wind.