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The hike up to Conical Hill is one that most everyone can do; it's an introduction, of sorts, to getting outdoors, being active, and going on hikes around Okinawa.
While some may not really consider this much of a hike as it's only roughly 200 meters or so, or close to that of two football fields, it does have an elevation gain of about 30 meters, which is about climbing up a commercial seven-story building's stairwell.
The trail is nicely lined with a knotted rope in most sections so that you can get up and down easily without hurting your hand if you slip on the steeper sections.
Some areas of the trail even have makeshift stairs for better footing.
However, there are one or two sections that you should be cautious of. While getting up is easy, going down is not so much, without the proper shoes or you will have to crouch and slide. (Note to self: Don't wear flat-heeled shoes next time)
This is a very kid-friendly hike to take, and I don't imagine that any dog wouldn't be able to make it up Conical Hill with you as well either.
As you can see, she's wearing her GoPro. Go ahead and give her a follow, a like and subscribe for kid-friendly adventures in Okinawa.
The area at the top has a nice clearing and even has a bench if you just want to stay up there and relax to yourself.
There's also a "shrine" in the middle of the hilltop that @Rob Oechsle once corrected me on as being a GPS coordinate point at one time. ?
What you really want to go for is to get the spectacular views that Conical Hill provides.
To the east you have awesome views of the Pacific Ocean:
To the west you can overlook Haebaru as well as the airport junction on the expressway:
If you follow Google Maps directions, you will eventually take a left down the last road. The gate will 10:1 be closed, but it's only tied shut. Untie it and follow the road up to a parking area that is passed tombs on the right which can fit at least 3 cars.
In the case that it's locked, just find a good place to park and walk it up and in.
I wouldn't trust Google's "trail" to Conical Hill. Rather, the red triangle and stairwell prior to the parking area mark to spot.
If you want to explore further, you can see at the opposite side of the entrance of the peak that there is another trail. Where it leads, I don't know. I was with my daughter and preferred not to find out at that time.
Climb away!
While some may not really consider this much of a hike as it's only roughly 200 meters or so, or close to that of two football fields, it does have an elevation gain of about 30 meters, which is about climbing up a commercial seven-story building's stairwell.
The trail is nicely lined with a knotted rope in most sections so that you can get up and down easily without hurting your hand if you slip on the steeper sections.
Some areas of the trail even have makeshift stairs for better footing.
However, there are one or two sections that you should be cautious of. While getting up is easy, going down is not so much, without the proper shoes or you will have to crouch and slide. (Note to self: Don't wear flat-heeled shoes next time)
This is a very kid-friendly hike to take, and I don't imagine that any dog wouldn't be able to make it up Conical Hill with you as well either.
The area at the top has a nice clearing and even has a bench if you just want to stay up there and relax to yourself.
There's also a "shrine" in the middle of the hilltop that @Rob Oechsle once corrected me on as being a GPS coordinate point at one time. ?
What you really want to go for is to get the spectacular views that Conical Hill provides.
To the east you have awesome views of the Pacific Ocean:
To the west you can overlook Haebaru as well as the airport junction on the expressway:
If you follow Google Maps directions, you will eventually take a left down the last road. The gate will 10:1 be closed, but it's only tied shut. Untie it and follow the road up to a parking area that is passed tombs on the right which can fit at least 3 cars.
In the case that it's locked, just find a good place to park and walk it up and in.
I wouldn't trust Google's "trail" to Conical Hill. Rather, the red triangle and stairwell prior to the parking area mark to spot.
If you want to explore further, you can see at the opposite side of the entrance of the peak that there is another trail. Where it leads, I don't know. I was with my daughter and preferred not to find out at that time.
Climb away!
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