The Hiking HI

Spreading the aloha one hike at a time!

MANOA MIDDLE RIDGE

Upper intermediate ridge near Honolulu, with 360 degree summit views on a clear day. Connect it to Mount Olympus for some KST traverse fun.

TRIPLER RIDGE

Low-trafficked Ko'olau finger ridge with beautiful 360 summit views on a clear day. As a bonus, take the KST to the iconic haiku stairs.

WAIMANU VALLEY via the MULIWAI TRAIL--BIG ISLAND

Big Island's premier backpacking trip. A 9+ mile trek to a majestic river valley where you camp along a black sand beach. Seriously unreal!

WEST KULI'OU'OU RIDGE

The unmaintained, less trafficked, and sketchier neighbor to the popular Kuli'ou'ou ridge. Worth it? Absolutely.

KAPALAMA TRAIL to PU'U LANIHULI

Low trafficked and overgrown ridge to this prominent Ko'olau summit. Hope for some clear weather, because the views up here are stellar.

WAIMANO RIDGE TRAIL

At 15 miles, this is one of the longest ridge hikes on Oahu. Bring snacks, friends, and maybe some tunes for this endurance challenge.

MANANA RIDGE TRAIL

Slow and steady wins this race. At 12 miles, this lengthy ridge is an endurance challenge, but worth it for those Ko'olau summit views.

KEA'AU MIDDLE RIDGE

With fun scrambles, narrow ridges, and insane views, this ridge has all the traits of a great west side hike. Just watch out for cow manure!