Diamond Head Trail is Oahus most popular hike, offering amazing 360 degrees views when you reach the top. It only takes about 40 to 60 minutes to reach the 760-foot summit.
The second most popular hike in Oahu. This easy summit trail has stunning views overlooking Makapuu Beach, the windward coast, and Molokai & Lanai neighboring islands. A side trail to the tide pools offers a fun adventure!
The ultimate stairmaster workout with a rewarding panoramic view at the top. A true test of strength and endurance as it takes over 1000 steps to reach the top! Despite the challenge this still remains Oahus 3rd most popular hike.
Short and easy, but still an adventurous hike through a lush bamboo and guava tree forest. The prize at the end of this hour long trail is a towering 150 ft waterfall.
Great short, rocky and steep hike along the Ka’iwa Ridge offers great views of Lanikai and Kailua.
4000 steps will get you pretty close to heaven on this journey up the Ko’olau mountain ridge. There is nothing easy about this hike, as you will be counting each step you take!
Many avid hikers and long time residents of Oahu claim this to be their favorite hike. You get to hike alongside 3 waterfalls, climb up a hidden crater and experience beautiful views when you reach the top.
The first peak offers one of the best 360 degree views you will ever see of Oahu. The 2nd peak is also pretty cool. The 3rd peak is a challenging and rewarding rock climb.
A short and sweet hike which starts near the Pali Lookout and ends up at a puka (hole) in the mountain which offers a nice burst of air to cool you off if you have broken a sweat.
Short, yet challenging with one of the most rewarding views at the top.
Mount Olympus Awaawaloa via Wa’ahila Ridge Trail is a 5.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Honolulu that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult.
Located just 20 minutes east of town. This beautiful hike offers so many different land terrains that it feels like you get 3 different hikes in one!
Lulumahu Falls stands tall and tucked away up the Pali Hwy. Located near the Kaniakapupu Ruins, King Kamehameha III’s summer home. It’s impressive height and adventure getting there makes it one of the best waterfall hikes on the island.
A gorgeous waterfall that trickles down to another small waterfall that’s about a hot tub sized natural pool that trickles down to another fall with a deep pool with a rope swing and a rock where you can jump off.
Nice little hike through a bamboo forest with a sweet reward at the end… One of the best waterfall swimming pools on the island known as “Jack Ass Ginger.”