The Best Running in Hawaii
Looking for the best running in Hawaii? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Hawaii. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top running spots in and near Hawaii
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Honolulu, Hawaii
Koko Head Crater Trail
4.41.6 mi / 961 ft gainWhile hiking up the Koko Head trail, don't get too intimidated, there are grandparents and young kids hiking up these tracks. Take a sip of water, muster your mental toughness, and put one foot in front of the other along the rail trail. Once you're moving, there's no way you'll turn back! When y...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 -
Kapaa, Hawaii
Hike the Kuilau Ridge Trail
4.05 mi / 488 ft gainParking at the trailhead is limited to approximately four vehicles, so arrive early. If you are unable to park, continue down Highway 580 and you will find parking next to Kawi Stream. The beginning of the trail, an old fire road, starts with a gradual incline where you are exposed to a variety o...Read more -
Kapaa, Hawaii
Hike to Ho'opi'i Falls
3.52.2 miEasiest/Direct route: When in the Kapa'a area from the main highway turn left onto Kawaihau road. Follow Kawaihau all the way up until you see a sign for Kapahi road, turn left onto that road. Driving in, you'll see a red gate on your left-hand side. The parking area is just after the gate, along...Read more -
Kilauea, Hawaii
Wai Koa Loop Trail
3.35 mi / 227 ft gainThe trailhead is located at Anaina Hou Community Park, off Kuhio Highway near the Kauai Mini Golf Course. A Waiver for the trail must be signed within the office located at Kauai Mini Golf. There is plenty of parking and the trail is open to the public from dawn to dusk. There is no charge unless...Read more -
Wahiawa, Hawaii
Hike the Poamoho Ridge Trail
6.6 mi / 1968 ft gainAccess: There are two options for accessing the trailhead: (1) Get a permit from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife Oahu so you can drive the 6-mile dirt road to the true trailhead. The permit provides you car access through the locked gate and is only available on weekends and holidays. You'...Read more -
Pepeekeo, Hawaii
Explore the Old Mamalahoa Hwy
3 miRunning or biking on Old Mamalahoa Hwy is a treasure! The path is marked as a 'Scenic Drive' but you can park your car along the way and run, or bike through. This area is north of Hilo's downtown so you'll follow Mamalahoa Hwy north (the only highway that goes around the north side of the island...Read more -
Hilo, Hawaii
Run at Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens
1 miWithin walking distance of downtown Hilo, jog around Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens for beautiful views of Mauna Kea, the Pacific, and Eastern art! A loop around the park, including Coconut Island, is approximately 1 mile. On your jog, you will see lots of people walking and running in addition t...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 -
Kilauea, Hawaii
Kauapea "Secret" Beach
0.67 mi / 207 ft gainKauapea "Secret" Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings locates near Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii.Read more -
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Friendship Gardens Trail
0.52 mi / 102 ft gainFriendship Gardens Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more -
Kihei, Hawaii
Kealia Pond Boardwalk
0.98 mi / 13 ft gainKealia Pond Boardwalk is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kihei, Maui, Hawaii.Read more -
Waimea, Hawaii
Pololu Trail
0.98 mi / 417 ft gainPololu Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kapaau, Hawaii.Read more -
Hilo, Hawaii
Hawaii Highpoint Trail
1.15 mi / 200 ft gainHawaii Highpoint Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ookala, Hawaii.Read more -
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 -
Hana, Hawaii
Sea Caves and Black Sand Beach Trail
0.69 mi / 56 ft gainSea Caves and Black Sand Beach Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hana, Maui, Hawaii.Read more
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