Koʻolau Range Stretching across eastern Oʻahu like an enormous green wall, the Koʻolau Range is one of the most recognizable mountain landscapes in Hawaiʻi. Its razor-edged ridges, deeply carved valleys, cloud-covered summits, and sheer windward cliffs form the dramatic backdrop to Honolulu, Kāneʻohe, Kailua, and much of the island’s eastern coast. Despite its appearance, the …