[header] How to hike lanikai pillboxes on oahu, hawaii [title] Check the weather. [step] As any other hike, weather conditions must be checked prior to leaving. Because the hike is unpaved, you would want to check the conditions for the previous day (s) of any rain. 
[title] Apply spf 15 or higher sunscreen. [step] There are no shady spots on the hike (excluding being inside of the pillbox) and it will be hot on a sunny day.