The Hiking HI

Where the Ko'olaus begin (or end), trek through the northernmost portion of this iconic Oahu mountain range.

Slow and steady wins this race. At 12 miles, this lengthy ridge is an endurance challenge, but worth it for those Ko'olau summit views.

Popular intermediate trail with beautiful Cooke pine forest and great windward views. A perfect intro to Oahu's great ridge hiking.

Trek deep into Moanalua Valley, crossing streams and dodging mud, before a steep ridge ascent to an epic lookout. Cameras required.

Narrow ridges, a bit of scrambling, and epic windward and leeward summit views make this trail my go to quick(ish) hiking fix.

Long ungraded ridge that shoots off from the popular Aiea Loop trail. Catch this on a clear day and those summit views of K-Bay are EPIC!

While it does require a parking permit, the perk of that nuisance means you get much of this stellar ridge to yourself. Sweet solitude.

At alternative route to Oahu's highest peak. Narrow ridges, sketchy free climbs, and crumbly rock make this one of Oahu's most extreme hikes