By Duration
August 10, 2019
Difficulty: BEGINNER
Time: 1-2 HOURS
Distance: 2 MILES
Elevation Gain: 500 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Possibly muddy and slippery, Uneven footing
Sights: Honolulu, Ko'olau Range, GUAVA!!
What to Bring: Shoes you can get muddy
A short and easy hike located near Manoa, the Pu'u Pia trail will give you a nice taste of the wilderness--both figuratively and literally. The majority of the trail is shaded as you walk amongst the mass...
July 22, 2019
Difficulty: BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
Time: 1-2 HOURS
Distance: 2 MILES
Elevation Gain: 700 FEET
Traffic Density: MODERATE
Challenges: Shadeless, Some Narrow Ridges
Sights: Pillboxes, Waianae Range, Mount Ka'ala
What to Bring: Water, Sunscreen
This short and sweet hike in Waianae is a great way to experience the beauties of the west side of Oahu without straining yourself too much. You follow a series of switchbacks until you reach a smal...
August 12, 2019
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
Time: 3-5 HOURS
Distance: 4 MILES
Elevation Gain: 1900 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Narrow Ridges, Steep Scrambles, Possible Mud
Sights: Windward Side, Honolulu, Diamond Head
What to Bring: Water (>2L), Snack, Sunscreen, Long Pants
A lesser known hike near Honolulu, Manoa Middle is a classic ungraded Oahu ridge. A physically demanding trail coupled with steep scrambles and narrow ridges are the...
June 16, 2019
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
Time: 5-7 HOURS
Distance: 9 MILES
Elevation Gain: 2000 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Somewhat Overgrown, Narrow Ridges, Potentially Muddy
Sights: Windward Side, Waianae Range, Honolulu
What to Bring: Water (>2L), Snack, Sunscreen, Long P...
