The ~ Friendship Garden ~ located on the hilltop's overlooking Kaneohe bay is a mini hiking trail nestled along a residential area called Kokokahi. The trail takes about an hour to complete. The view's are very remarkable even with the home's that surround this hill side.
As you enter the garden the sound of native bird's chirping and the whistling of bamboo fill's the air. And the sunlight beaming through the tree's are like you were entering the pearly gate's of heaven " I kid you not". There many flower's , butterflies , a waterfall that was dried up and even a little tea house mid way.
This hike is simple for any age , any day ... On a rainy day would be perfect to see the waterfall that flow's directly under the tea house floor.
There is a history about the original owner's who purchased the property and a very unified story of how this garden came to be. You may Google it's history. To my knowledge the lands were purchase to form a friendship of the land owner's who owned the surrounding properties in Kokokahi neighborhood.
It's so amazing to have such a beautifully preserved trail sitting right in the middle of a neighborhood. This is why I love Hawaii <3 In all of the state's Ive traveled ... there is truely no beauty to compare to the beautiful mountain's and beaches we are so lucky to utilize.
I plan to do a photo shoot here next month. This site is perfect to hike up a lunch , some cold beverage's. And to enjoy the company of each other in conversation for a day in privacy. And so perfect as the parking is right below you as you sit atop.
The trail is lined with natural rock and wood to ease your path. There is also a caretaker home which hold's simple tool's for those who maintain the trail. You will love this one.
Parking : Kaneohe Bay Drive going ocean bound towards Kailua. You will past an over head walk way after Castle High School. Take a right up Kokokahi Place and continue up about 3/4 of a mile. There is a white bridge photo posted in this blog. Once it is in site. The entrance to the garden's is located directly across. You will need to find parking a long side the narrow road in front of the home's. The neighbor's were very friendly to me. But not all cases are the same ... Goodluck !!
Happy Hiking !!
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