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January 19, 2020
Difficulty: BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
Time: 3-4 HOURS
Distance: 7 MILES
Elevation Gain: 1400 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Muddy, Slippery Scramble Near Falls, Requires Permit
Sights: Laie Falls, Northeastern coastline
What to Bring: Water (>1L), Snack, Swimsuit and Towel
Located in the northern part of windward Oahu, this trail offers a beautiful ridge and a pleasant waterfall all wrapped in a moderate hike. The first portion starts out on a dirt road that leads you to Laie R...
January 6, 2020
Difficulty: BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
Time: 1 HOUR
Distance: <1 MILE
Elevation Gain: 300 FEET
Foot Traffic: MODERATE
Challenges: Some steep climbs, Narrow ridges, Finding the Puka, Muddy if it's been raining
Sights: The Puka!!!, Three Peaks, K-Bay, Kailua, Kaneohe
What to Bring: Water (optional)
This awesome hike near the popular Pali Lookout offers the thrill and beauty of Hawaii ridge hiking in a short little hike. You will get to traverse a narrow ridge and scramble up steep slo...
December 25, 2019
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE
Time: 4-6 HOURS
Distance: 5,.5 MILES
Elevation Gain: 2200 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Overgrown, Some narrow and steep sections with dropoffs, Potentially muddy
Sights: Windward and Leeward Side, Koko Crater, Honolulu
What to Bring: Long Pants, Water (>2L), Sunscreen, Snack/Lunch
Located near Honolulu, this trek is best completed as a loop, connecting the Kulepeamoa Ridge to Hawaii Loa Ridge via the Ko'olau Summit Trail. This loop is characterist...
December 22, 2019
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE
Time: 2-4 HOURS
Distance: ~4 MILES
Elevation Gain: 700 Feet
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Very Slippery, Muddy, Finding path into valley, River Crossings,
Sights: Kalauao Falls, Waianae Range
What to Bring: Shoes to get muddy, Water, Snack
Only visible after a heavy rain, this waterfall can be reached with a muddy and slippery hike that stems from the popular Aiea Loop Trail. It is not an easy journey, as you will be required to descend a steep slope to...
December 15, 2019
Difficulty: ADVANCED
Time: 6-8 HOURS
Distance: ~8 MILES
Elevation Gain: 2200 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Very Overgrown, River Crossings, Steep Scrambles on Narrow and Grassy Ridges
Sights: Kualoa Ranch, Kahana Valley, Windward Coastline
What to Bring: Water (>2L), Snack/Lunch, Long Sleeves/Pants, Gloves
One of Oahu's few standalone peaks, summiting the pyramid shaped Pu'u Ohulehule is no easy task. It requires multiple river crossings and bushwacking simply to get to th...
December 7, 2019
Difficulty: BEGINNER
Time: <1 HOUR
Distance: 0.5 MILES
Elevation Gain: 250 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Short steep climb with loose rock
Sights: The Arch, Halona Blowhole, Cockroach Cove
What to Bring: Closed Toed Shoes
This quick hike gives you a different perspective of the popular tourist destination, Koko Crater. A short, but steep trek from the nearby Halona Blowhole will allow you to see this magnificent natural rock arch, giving you some great views of the co...
November 30, 2019
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
Time: 6+ HOURS
Distance: 9 MILES
Elevation: 2500 FEET
Foot Traffic: MODERATE
Challenges: Narrow ridges with sharp dropoffs, Steep scrambles, Often muddy and slippery
Sights: Haiku Stairs, Windward Side, Moanalua Valley
What to Bring: Sunscreen, Water (>2L), Snack/Lunch
Often called "Middle Ridge" or "Backside to Stairway," this increasingly popular trail is the primary alternate route to the infamous and controversial Haiku Stairs AKA "Stairway...
November 30, 2019
Difficulty: ADVANCED
Time: 1-2 HOURS
Distance: 1 MILE (to Chimney)
Elevation Gain: 800 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Steep incline with loose rocks, Narrow ridges with steep dropoffs, Dangerous free climbing
Sights: Windward Side, K-bay, Three Peaks, Pali Lookout, Ko'olaus
What to Bring: Shoes with Good Grip, Courage
Dangerously beautiful, this notorious hike has a lot to offer in such a short, action packed adventure. Beginning from the popular Pali Lookout, you quickly g...
