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Spreading the aloha one hike at a time!
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![PAPAKOLEA GREEN SAND and SOUTH POINT CLIFF JUMPING--THE BIG ISLAND](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/181542_326fa2c75926493a8afebf6dce4f502d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_918,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/181542_326fa2c75926493a8afebf6dce4f502d~mv2.webp)
Mar 27, 2024
PAPAKOLEA GREEN SAND and SOUTH POINT CLIFF JUMPING--THE BIG ISLAND
Hike to one of Earth's 4 green sand beaches then leap off the United States' southernmost point. Hard to beat that adventure combo.
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Mar 27, 2024
LIKEKE FALLS
Short and sweet, this casual, wet stroll through the trees will take you to this small and pleasant waterfall. A good one for kids and dogs.
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![KALIHI ICE PONDS (NAOHIA FALLS)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/181542_313483e4632146748420697db8784e49~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/181542_313483e4632146748420697db8784e49~mv2.webp)
Mar 27, 2024
KALIHI ICE PONDS (NAOHIA FALLS)
This small waterfall and swimming hole is about as easy as it gets for waterfall hikes. The catch? It's not exactly allowed...
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Mar 27, 2024
MAUNA LAHILAHI
A very short scramble up a small "mauna" on the coast of western Oahu. May not be a long one, but those coastal sunset views can't be beat.
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Mar 26, 2024
HAMAMA FALLS
Mostly paved hike in Kaneohe that takes you through Waihe'e valley and ends at a small waterfall. Perfect for a rainy day.
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Mar 26, 2024
FRIENDSHIP GARDENS TRAIL
Short, shaded trail through a bamboo forest that leads to nice lookout of Kaneohe Bay. A nice capstone hike to a busy day.
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Mar 26, 2024
RED SAND (KAIHALULU) BEACH--MAUI
Short stroll to this pristine unique colored formed from the remnants of volcanic cinder cone. Clothing optional.
2,901
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Mar 26, 2024
KILAUEA IKI--BIG ISLAND
Volcanoes National Park premier day hike. Trek through both a lush green rainforest and volcanic crater on this 4 mile adventure.
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