Kaiwa Ridge Pillbox - Kailua, Hawaii (Oahu)
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member S5280ft
N 21° 23.198 W 157° 43.009
4Q E 633021 N 2365481
The hike up Kaiwa Ridge starts at with parking available on Kaelepulu Drive at N21° 23.419" W157° 43.170", near the gates of the golf course. The trailhead starts up the road to the east.
Waymark Code: WM274K
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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This pillbox was built in 1942 as a fire control station with the codename Podmore for the 3 and 5 inch guns in Wailea for defense of the Bellows Air Force station to the south.

There is a magnificent view of the Mokulua islands from here
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Admission Fee: none

Opening Days/Times:
N/A: its a trail but due to some significant drops, it is highly suggested to do during daylight hours.
Visit Instructions:
Posting a picture(s) of the location would be nice although not required.
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