Hawaii Route 61, often called the Pali Highway, is in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, that is the main highway connecting downtown Honolulu with the windward side of Oʻahu island.

Aug 22, 2016 · The 11 miles of highway that we now know so well is actually the third roadway constructed across and through the Koolaus and Nuuanu Valley. It connects Kailua and Kaneohe with Vineyard Boulevard in downtown Honolulu.

Pali Lookout is located on Oahu’s Pali Highway in Nu'uanu Pali State Park near the southern tip of the island between Honolulu and Kailua. Just a short 5-mile drive out of downtown Honolulu will bring you to one of the island’s most historically significant locations, and with unmatched views of the sheer Koolau cliffs and vibrant Windward ...

The main Pali highway leading to the "Pali" or "cliff" where King Kamehameha I defeated the local O'ahu chiefs is a nice pleasant drive. What makes it special is taking the detour to the "Old Pali Road" that parallels the main roadway. It passes through the "haunted" Morgan's Corner and waterfall where a murder was committed decades ago.

What to expect: This hike is an easy walk down the abandoned Pali Highway (Old Pali Road). Along the highway you are rewarded with spectacular views of Kaneohe, the ko'olau mountains and several waterfalls. To access the Abandoned highway, begin at the Pali lookout and walk towards the viewing area; Continue down to the right side, and around ...

The Pali Highway (Route 61) is one of the most important and scenic roads on Oahu. It connects Honolulu with the two main towns on Windward Oahu, Kailua and Kaneohe . From downtown Honolulu, it leads up through the residential neighborhood of Nu'uanu, then through the two Nu'uanu Pali tunnels and then down to Kailua and Kaneohe.

Nov 28, 2015 · The current Pali Highway is actually the third roadway to be built there. A large portion of the highway was built over the ancient Hawaiian foot paths that traversed the famous Pali pass. In 1845 the first road was built over the Nuʻuanu Pali to …

Nov 23, 2022 · Since the early 1800s, farmers would trek over the Koʻolau mountain through its trails to sell their goods in Honolulu. Following many rounds of widening and improving its roads, the current Pali...

Get step-by-step walking or driving directions to Pali Hwy, Honolulu, Hawaii. Avoid traffic with optimized routes.

Aug 29, 2019 · There was band music, singing, leis, kisses, speeches and a parade that portrayed the history of traffic across the Nuuanu Pali gap since bare brown feet pioneered the first trail.