Chinaman's Hat

Kaneohe, Hawaii

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We rented kayaks to go to a small island off the coast.

We had to rent kayaks and parked at a local park on the coast of Koaloa. It took about 15 minutes to kayak to the island where it takes about another 20 minutes to reach the top. The climb to the top includes an all uphill path where at the very tip, you have to rock climb. On the other side of the island is a very secluded almost beach area where there is also a small cave. If you are planning to go, go during low tied otherwise you might get carried away out to far in the ocean.

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