How long is Koko Crater Railway?

1.8 miles, out & back, with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 6 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Koko Crater Railway?

It's rated Hard. a brutal old railway-tie stairmaster

Where is Koko Crater Railway?

Koko Crater Railway is in Hawaii. a brutal old railway-tie stairmaster

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Koko Crater Railway

Hawaii

Distance1.8 mi

Est. time~1 hr 6 min

Elevation gain↗ 1,000 ft

RouteOut & back

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Koko Crater Railway is a hard 1.8-mile out & back hike in Hawaii with about 1,000 ft of elevation gain. a brutal old railway-tie stairmaster.

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