Sokehs Ridge WWII Japanese Sites
Sokehs Ridge
Japanese WWII fortifications on the Sokehs Island ridge, with gun emplacements, tunnels, and tank wrecks, and a rainforest trail overlooking Kolonia Harbor.
During World War II, Japan built defensive works on the Sokehs Island ridge. Along the 'Japanese Road,' rusting coastal guns, pillboxes, and tunnels still stand, and near the foot of the hill are the wrecks of Japanese light tanks. The trail follows the old military road on a gentle ascent, making it easier than the climb to Paipalap. The round trip takes about 2 hours, and along the way you can look down on Kolonia Harbor and the barrier reef. It can be combined with Paipalap on the same day, and hiring a local guide makes it easier to find the remains.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Sokehs Rock (Paipalap)
- Pohnpei Lidorkini Museum
- Spanish Wall & Catholic Belltower
- Lenger Island
- Liduduhniap Twin Waterfalls
- Palikir Pass (P-Pass)
- Sahwartik Falls
- Pohnpaip Petroglyphs