Nāpuʻumaiʻa (the banana hills) is the name of the highest peak of the Kapālama Ahupuaʻa. Since the hike destination is approximately 1,870 feet above mean sea level it is considered to be "achievable but somewhat challenging” for most participants. This hike is recommended for high school students and adults with moderate fitness levels and manageable health concerns. The ideal time frame for this hike is 2 ½ -3 ½ hours depending on the needs of the group. The view from Nāpuʻumaiʻa offers the breathtaking mauka to makai (ridge to reef) overview of the Kapālama Ahupuaʻa (including the islands of Mokauea, Kahakaʻaulana, and Mokuʻōeo), as well as a sweeping view of the Nuʻuanu Ahupuaʻa to the east. The peak also offers a kīpuka of native plants such as ʻōhia lehua, koa, and uluhe.
Nuʻuanu Lookout is also affectionately called “Cooper’s Spot” because it is the place that long-time KS Kumu Brad Cooper would take haumāna when he taught them about the famous- Battle of Nuʻuanu. This hike is recommended for students in upper elementary or above with moderate fitness levels and manageable health concerns. This hike is less challenging and less time consuming than the Nāpuʻumaiʻa hike since its “turnaround point” is approximately halfway to the peak. There are still a few narrow ledges, and steep ridges to climb, but students as young as 9 or 10 years old have hiked this trail with no problems. The ideal time frame for this hike is between 1 ½ hours (hike with 3-4 short breaks for discussion and kilo activities) and 3 hours (combined with an abbreviated version of the Keanakamanō Uka hike).