The Hiking HI

Spreading the aloha one hike at a time!

PU'U MANAMANA TURNOVER TRAIL

With narrow ridges, hair-raising free climbs, and insane views, this ridge is sure to satisfy any sight-seeking adrenaline junkie.

MAKAPU'U TOM TOM TRAIL: THE PUKA and KAMEHAME STAIRS

Trek along the southernmost portion of the KST to a natural puka and "secret" stairs. The epic coastal views the w is just a bonus

CROUCHING LION

A short but steep climb to the

HAIKU STAIRS to MOANALUA MIDDLE RIDGE

One way trek up "Stairway to Heaven" and down an ungraded Ko'olau finger ridge. Challenging, sketchy, beautiful, and full of drama.

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.

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.

OLOMANA TRAIL ("THREE PEAKS")

Advanced hike that summits 3 separate peaks of this standalone mauna. The challenge, danger, and insane views make this one of Oahu's best.

MAKAPU'U LIGHTHOUSE TRAIL and TIDE POOLS

Paved trail that ends at a lookout of a lighthouse and Oahu's windward coastline. Bonus adventure to tide pools and a pillbox also possible.