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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.
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Spreading the aloha one hike at a time!
Mar 26
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.
4,455 views
Mar 26
Haleakala Crater and The Sliding Sands Trail - MAUI
Teleport from tropical Maui on this otherwordly trail. Wake up early and catch a summit sunrise for an even more epic crater experience.
1,283 views
Mar 26
PU'U PIA
Short shaded hike through beautiful Koa trees that leads to a pleasant lookout. Hike it during guava season for an even sweeter experience.
11,055 views
Mar 26
ACID WAR ZONE TRAIL to NAKALELE BLOWHOLE--MAUI
Rocky coastal trail to powerful blowhole and famous "heart-shaped rock." Instagram post required.
3,422 views
Mar 26
PAPALI UKA
Little known trail on windward Oahu with junctions to gems like "The Nipple," Sacred Falls, and the KST. A veteran hiker type of trail.
4,548 views
Mar 25
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!
6,939 views
Mar 25
PU'U HELEAKALA
Ungraded and shadeless ridge in western Oahu that terminates at an overlook of a pyramid shaped neighbor ridge. A hot and quick calf burner.
5,459 views
Mar 25
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.
4,494 views
Mar 25
WA'AHILA RIDGE TRAIL to MOUNT OLYMPUS (AWAAWALOA)
Narrow ridges, a bit of scrambling, and epic windward and leeward summit views make this trail my go to quick(ish) hiking fix.
7,160 views
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