{"author":"","main_header":"Trail of the Month: Kaena Point Trail, Hawaii","main_sub_header":"","main_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556418007082\/e7b6fa8b44-1651841669\/hawaii.jpg","main_image_caption":"","main_content":[{"content_type":"text","bg_color":"","text":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're one of the lucky few folks that have made their way to the great state of Hawaii, your definition of paradise will never be the same. Lucky for us, we have just the trail for you to check out if you get to make your way back there or get to go there for the first time. Located on Oahu, Kaena Point Trail is a beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Now let's learn a little bit more about this trail and its heavenly tides!\u003c\/p\u003e","tiny":"","image_clickable":null,"image_clickable_caption":"","clickable_image_url":"","button_caption":"","button_url":"","video_embed_url":"","full_image":null,"full_image_caption":"","square_image":null,"rectangular_image":null,"left_image":null,"center_image":null,"right_image":null},{"content_type":"text","bg_color":"gray","text":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName of the trail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nKaena Point Trail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nNorth Shore, Oahu, Hawaii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n5.5 miles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest time of year to go:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nSummer if you like it dry, winter if you like to get muddy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nRock, dirt, reef, sand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nSea Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFees:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nFree yearly pass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrid Coordinates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n21.5790\u003cem\u003e N, 158.2376\u003c\/em\u003e W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTire Pressure Advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nCondition dependent. Street pressure is usually fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRig requirements: (Example, must be 4x4 with lift kit, or standard 4x4):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nStandard 4x4 but a small lift helps\u003c\/p\u003e","tiny":"","image_clickable":null,"image_clickable_caption":"","clickable_image_url":"","button_caption":"","button_url":"","video_embed_url":"","full_image":null,"full_image_caption":"","square_image":null,"rectangular_image":null,"left_image":null,"center_image":null,"right_image":null},{"content_type":"full_image","bg_color":"","text":"","tiny":"","image_clickable":null,"image_clickable_caption":"","clickable_image_url":"","button_caption":"","button_url":"","video_embed_url":"","full_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556418007082\/a2916db5ca-1651841619\/kaena-trail-hawaii_0004_kaena-4_1-5.jpg","full_image_caption":"","square_image":null,"rectangular_image":null,"left_image":null,"center_image":null,"right_image":null},{"content_type":"tri_image","bg_color":"","text":"","tiny":"","image_clickable":null,"image_clickable_caption":"","clickable_image_url":"","button_caption":"","button_url":"","video_embed_url":"","full_image":null,"full_image_caption":"","square_image":null,"rectangular_image":null,"left_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556418007082\/85a410787c-1651841619\/kaena-trail-hawaii_0000_kaena-4_1-9.jpg","center_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556418007082\/fc15d168c8-1651841619\/kaena-trail-hawaii_0001_kaena-4_1-8.jpg","right_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556418007082\/28aa52ff91-1651841619\/kaena-trail-hawaii_0002_kaena-4_1-7.jpg"},{"content_type":"text","bg_color":"","text":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Ride:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nTell us about your favorite part of this trail and what time of year did you go?\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n​I love this trail because you can score good conditions year-round and there are plenty of different route options you can take. Since this trail is located at the tip of the island, bad weather just blows by lots of the time. This specific trip was in the spring.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTell us about the trip in general, did you have any scary moments?\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n​This trip was nothing but good times! Took the main trail to the end then came back on a bunch of the side trails. Stopped at a little cove and went for a little swim in the ocean and ate some lunch… zero worries and zero complaints.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat was the coolest moment?\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n​The coolest moment is definitely seeing whales as you drive along the ocean trail. The benefits of driving it at this time of year.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWas there any gear you gained a new appreciation for based on this trip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n​This was my second time on this trail with my Cali Raised rock sliders and it feels great having that extra comfort knowing you are protected. It was also the first time I drove the trail with a front-facing camera which came in handy when going over some of the rocky sections.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWould you ever go back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n​Definitely, maybe even next weekend.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnything else you want to share with us?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nFollow all of the marked trails, leave the area cleaner than it was before you came, and be respectful. That way we can continue to enjoy it for many years to come.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this a difficult or easy trail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n​In good conditions, this main trail is an easy one to have fun and relax on. It can get pretty rocky at some parts but nothing a lightly modified truck can’t handle. You always have the option to take some of the harder side trails if you want a challenge.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat keeps you Overlanding and off-roading?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nThe ability to find zones with no one else around. When you live on an island it can get pretty cramped, but it’s good to know you can still get away when you need to.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s your dream trail and why?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n​I would love to get my truck to some of the other Hawaiian Islands for some exploration.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWould you recommend this trail to anyone or more experienced folks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nThis trail is a great one for anyone to enjoy.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into Overlanding and off-roading?\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n​My name is Mackenzie Yoshida ( @surf_n_turf_taco ) and I am from the island of Oahu, Hawaii. I have spent lots of time traveling as a surfer and professional downhill skateboarder. While camping at skate races or surf spots I would always see people's truck camping setups and that’s what first sparked my interest for me.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nWhile here at home, I wanted a vehicle that could hold all my essential gear and be able to access anywhere on the island whether it's secluded surf spots or hidden mountain roads. Once I got my Tacoma I’ve been fine-tuning it to be the best adventure mobile it can be. I keep telling myself I am satisfied with where the truck is at, but more parts keep showing up… I guess we all know how that goes!\u003c\/p\u003e","tiny":"","image_clickable":null,"image_clickable_caption":"","clickable_image_url":"","button_caption":"","button_url":"","video_embed_url":"","full_image":null,"full_image_caption":"","square_image":null,"rectangular_image":null,"left_image":null,"center_image":null,"right_image":null},{"content_type":"tri_image","bg_color":"","text":"","tiny":"","image_clickable":null,"image_clickable_caption":"","clickable_image_url":"","button_caption":"","button_url":"","video_embed_url":"","full_image":null,"full_image_caption":"","square_image":null,"rectangular_image":null,"left_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556418007082\/a406b71747-1651841619\/kaena-trail-hawaii_0008_kaena-4_1-1.jpg","center_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556418007082\/8a32f95c49-1651841619\/kaena-trail-hawaii_0005_kaena-4_1-4.jpg","right_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556418007082\/880b2df78f-1651841619\/kaena-trail-hawaii_0007_kaena-4_1-2.jpg"}]}