The Best Hiking in Honolulu
Looking for the best hiking in Honolulu? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Honolulu. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Honolulu
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Honolulu, Hawaii
Pu'u Ohia (Mount Tantalus)
1.03 mi / 479 ft gainPu'u Ohia (Mount Tantalus) is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Judd Trail
1.2 mi / 223 ft gainJudd Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Judd Trail Mountain View
1.24 mi / 850 ft gainJudd Trail Mountain View is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hike to Mount Olympus
4.83.4 mi / 2600 ft gainThere are several ways in which you can reach the top of Mt. Olympus, I decided to take the Wa'ahila Ridge trail. This hike nestled in the Manoa Valley takes your breath away with its view of the island as well as its difficulty. Being located in Hawaii there is no need to worry about the right t...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Lyon Arboretum Short Loop
0.41 mi / 108 ft gainLyon Arboretum Short Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Manoa Falls
3.62 mi / 100 ft gainLocated in close proximity to Honolulu, the 150-foot Mānoa Falls is accessible from the nearest road by a hike of approximately 1 mile (one way). The hike passes through a diverse array of ecosystems and feels like a true jungle, which makes it a great photo-zone. The path to the waterfall is oft...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Aihualama Trail
5.04.04 mi / 1401 ft gainTo get to Aihualama trail follow the Manoa Road into the back of Manoa Valley. Manoa Road ends at Paradise Park, continue up the road, through the parking lot, towards the entrance of Lyon Arboretum. At the sharp left bend in the road to Lyon, proceed straight ahead until you reach the parking a...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hike to Lulumahu Falls
4.52.3 mi / 900 ft gainPark off the Old Pali Highway before the lookout in the dirt parking lot. There is an entry along the fence that will go through. The first part of the hike takes you through a bamboo forest. Most of the time it will be muddy, so be prepared to get dirty. This will lead you to an open grassy val...Read more -
4204 Diamond Head Road, Hawaii
Hike to Diamond Head Overlook
4.01.6 mi / 500 ft gainYou will start your hike at the bottom of the volcano. The cost to get into the park is 5$ per vehicle or 1$ for a walk-in or taxi. The cost of the park is absolutely worth it. On the way up the mountain you will start on a wide paved path that starts out relatively flat but gets steeper on the w...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hike the Moanalua Middle Ridge Trail to the Haiku Stairs Peak
4.010.4 mi / 2585 ft gainThe ‘back way’ to the ever popular and still somewhat illegal Haiku Stairs, the Moanalua Middle Ridge hike brings plenty of beauty and even more challenges than the path down the Haiku Stairs. To get to the trailhead, park outside the Moanalua Valley Park and the trail begins just after the green...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ka'au Crater Trail to the First Waterfall
5.02.5 miDirections: From Honolulu, head east on the H1 towards Hawai'i Kai and take the 6th Ave exit. Turn left onto 6th, right onto Waialae, and then left onto 10th. You should see signs for the Buddhist temple; follow them onto Waiomao Rd. You will continue on this road until it ends at a private lane....Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ko'olau Summit Trail (Pali Puka)
0.68 mi / 509 ft gainKo'olau Summit Trail (Pali Puka) is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail
5.04.5 mi / 1600 ft gainWiliwilinui Ridge Trail is an excellent out-and-back hike with stellar views of the pacific as well as other south shore highlights near Honolulu, on Oahu.Read more -
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Likeke Falls Trail
0.81 mi / 289 ft gainLikeke Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more -
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden
5.0Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden is on my list of the top ten most beautiful nature places you can drive to. Hoʻomaluhia means "to make a place of peace and tranquility." This breathtaking gem was built in 1982 by the US Army Corps of Engineering to prevent flooding. There’s a lot to do here, you...Read more