3.8-mile, 594-feet elevation gain, out-and-back hike from our campsite to the end of Pa Road where the trail actually begins. The hike from the trailhead to the summit lookout is only 0.4 milesThe trail started off through a grove of ancient pōhutukawa trees. Not much further , we came to the Summit Lookout, atop a grassy headland. From there we could see the entire length of Hahei Beach and the white cliffs leading towards Cathedral Cove to the North and the Mercury Islands.