Kawainui Marsh Trail

The Kawainui Marsh lies behind Kailua.  A levy separates the marsh and Kailua and there is a path and sidewalk running the length of the levy.  It's a nice place for a relaxing stroll with a beautiful view of the Ko'olau Mountains and a chance to see a variety of Hawaiian birds and ducks.  The paved sidewalk is great for strollers, scooters, and beginning bicyclists so this is also a great place to get some exercise with kids in tow.

We've been taking our kids and their bikes and running/walking along with them.  When I'm paired with my daughter I'm either trying to keep up with her or stopped trying to persuade her to keep going, but as she improves I'll be able to keep up a more steady pace.

There is no shade along this trail and it can get pretty hot in the middle of the day.  We prefer to go in the morning or late afternoon.  This is a pretty popular trail, especially during those times of day, and you might see a friend or two along the way.

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Location:  This trail can be accessed from either end.  The access point to the Kaneohe side of the trail is at the mauka (mountain) end of Kaha Street (off of Oneawa St.).  The access point for the other end is off of Kailua Road shortly after you leave Kailua town heading towards Castle Hospital.
Hours:  There aren't hours for the trail, but the park and its parking lot at the end of Kaha Street are closed from 7pm to 7am.
Parking:  There is parking at both ends of the path.  There is a parking lot in the park at Kaha street and a pull-out to park in off of Kailua Road.
Facilities:  There are porta-potties in the park at the end of Kaha road.  There are no facilities along the trail.