The Hiking HI

Spreading the aloha one hike at a time!

LANIKAI PILLBOX HIKE

One of Oahu's most popular hikes. This short ridge takes you to historic lookouts that overlook Oahu's stunning windward coast.

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LAIE RIDGE

Lengthly, low-trafficked ridge gives you a uniquely beautiful perspective of windward and central Oahu. Long pants encouraged.

LAIE FALLS

Beautiful ridge hike through Cook pines and guava trees to this small waterfall and swimming hole. Don't forget your swimsuit.

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PALI PUKA

Short, but skinny ridge hike to a hole in the ridge ("puka"), which perfectly frames the windward coast, creating an epic photo opportunity.

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KOKO CRATER RIM LOOP HIKE

Take the scenic route on this fun and (somewhat) sketchy scramble around this volcanic tuff cone. Watch out for the cacti!

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KULEPEAMOA LOOP TRAIL

Lesser known ridge which provides classic leeward views and bit of Ko'olau traverse hiking.

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KALAUAO FALLS via AIEA LOOP TRAIL

An authentic Oahu waterfall experience, a steep and slippery descent into the valley will reward you with this medium-sized beauty.

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PU'U OHULEHULE--NORTHWEST RIDGE

Strenuous, sketchy, and overgrown, but the incredible views of Kualoa Ranch and the windward coast make this challenging ridge worth it.

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KOKO CRATER ARCH

A short hike on the exterior of volcanic crater to this cool-looking rock arch, with beautiful sights of the coast. A nice quick hiking fix.

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MOANALUA MIDDLE RIDGE to HAIKU STAIRS

Known as "backside to stairway," this ridge, with sharp dropoffs and steep scrambles, is a tough one. But that is the best path to "heaven."

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