There is one entryway to this trail. The start is at the end of Menehune Road in Waimea town which is the same start point as the Waimea Canyon Trail. The trail breaks off of Waimea Canyon Trail and continues as Puʻu Ki-Waialae Trail. Puʻu Ki Waiʻalae Trail ends at Waiʻalae cabin. There is a campsite there for use by permit only.