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August 12, 2019
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
Time: 3-5 HOURS
Distance: 4 MILES
Elevation Gain: 1900 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Narrow Ridges, Steep Scrambles, Possible Mud
Sights: Windward Side, Honolulu, Diamond Head
What to Bring: Water (>2L), Snack, Sunscreen, Long Pants
A lesser known hike near Honolulu, Manoa Middle is a classic ungraded Oahu ridge. A physically demanding trail coupled with steep scrambles and narrow ridges are the challenges you will face if you want to reac...
July 22, 2019
Difficulty: BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
Time: 1-2 HOURS
Distance: 2 MILES
Elevation Gain: 700 FEET
Traffic Density: MODERATE
Challenges: Shadeless, Some Narrow Ridges
Sights: Pillboxes, Waianae Range, Mount Ka'ala
What to Bring: Water, Sunscreen
This short and sweet hike in Waianae is a great way to experience the beauties of the west side of Oahu without straining yourself too much. You follow a series of switchbacks until you reach a small ridge that runs parallel to the coast. Fro...
June 16, 2019
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
Time: 5-7 HOURS
Distance: 9 MILES
Elevation Gain: 2000 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Somewhat Overgrown, Narrow Ridges, Potentially Muddy
Sights: Windward Side, Waianae Range, Honolulu
What to Bring: Water (>2L), Snack, Sunscreen, Long Pants
A conveniently located hike near Honolulu, this ridge is a great option for those looking for a low traffic challenging hike, but still with epic views. The ridge can be travelled from two locations--...
May 5, 2019
Difficulty: BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
Time: 1-2 HOURS
Distance: 2 MILES
Elevation Gain: ~600 Feet
Foot Traffic: LOW (HIGH on Manoa Trail)
Challenges: Muddy and slippery, Climbing up tree routes, Crowds
Sights: Lower and Upper Falls, Honolulu
What to Bring: Swimsuit
An alternate adventure from the touristy Manoa Falls Trail, this hike takes you to the secluded upper portion of Manoa Falls. Getting up there has it challenges, as you will have to scramble up some steep and muddy slope...
April 29, 2019
Difficulty: BEGINNER
Time: 3-5 HOURS
Distance: 8 MILES
Elevation Gain: 1500 Feet
Foot Traffic: MODERATE
Challenges: Muddy, Several possible routes to take, Buggy
Sights: Honolulu, Bamboo Forest, Ko'olau Range
What to Bring: Water (>1L) Snack, Bug Spray
A more traditional hike, this hike takes place along the Mauka Trail system up in Mount Tantalus. The Makiki Tantalus loop covers a large portion of this trail system, hitting many of the highlights. Along the way, you will see b...
March 4, 2019
Difficulty: ADVANCED
Time: 8+ HOURS
Distance: 12 MILES
Elevation Gain: 1800 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Overgrown, Muddy, Narrow Ridges with Steep Dropoffs, Shadeless
Sights: Stairway to Hell, Windward Side, Honolulu
What to Bring: Sunscreen, Long pants and sleeves, Water (>2L), Lunch
The lesser known of Oahu's staircases, the hike nicknamed "Stairway to Hell" is just like it sounds--- an old sketchy set of abandoned stairs that lead downhill to nowhere. Getting to these...
January 7, 2019
Difficulty: ADVANCED
Time: 5-6 HOURS
Distance: 5.5 MILES
Elevation Gain: 1900 FEET
Foot Traffic: LOW
Challenges: Narrow Ridges, Overgrown, Potentially Muddy, Rock Scrambling and Free Climbing
What to Bring: Water, Snack/Lunch, Long Pants
Sights: Windward Side, Makaua Falls, Kahana Valley
A fun and challenging hike on the windward side of Oahu, Kahekili Ridge has a little bit of everything. Challenging climbs and scrambles, narrow ridges, spectacular views, and even the chance...
December 31, 2018
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE
Time: 1.5-3 HOURS
Distance: 1 MILE
Elevation Gain: 700 FEET
Challenges: Muddy, Slippery Rocks, Waterfall Climb, Stream Crossings
Sights: Makaua Falls
What to Bring: Shoes to get muddy, Towel
Visible only after heavy rains, Makaua Falls is a tall waterfall located on the eastern shore of Oahu, near the town Kaaawa. It's a short trek into the valley, but it has plenty of fun and challenging obstacles. You will hop rocks, slip through mud, and even climb...




