Koko Head Hike: 1,048 Steps, Difficulty, Distance, Parking & Tips (2026)

Koko Head hike railway tie stairs climbing straight up Koko Crater in Oahu, Hawaii

Everything you need for the Koko Head hike on Oahu: 1,048 railway-tie steps, about 1.6 miles round trip and roughly 990 feet of climbing. Difficulty, time, the scary bridge, parking, no reservations, best time to go, safety, history and what to do nearby.