Kuli'ou'ou Valley Trail, Honolulu, Hawaii
A shady stroll takes you through a lush green valley toward the heart of the Ko?olau Mountains. Take your time beside a little stream to savor the ferns, flowers, and birdsong. You?ll begin at the trailhead for the much more ... trails.com
Makiki Valley Loop, Honolulu, Hawaii
This patch of hills and valleys above Honolulu was almost completely denuded by agricultural uses before it was reclaimed. Now a crazy mix of trees from all over the world makes a fascinating and beautiful setting for a hike.... trails.com
Manoa Cliff Trail, Honolulu, Hawaii
This hike along a section of the crest of the Ko?olau Mountains gives you views (weather permitting, of course) over much of the island, both up the windward coast and out over Honolulu. There are lots of beautiful and intere... trails.com
Puu Ohia Pauoa Flats Loop, Honolulu, Hawaii
The Puu Ohia Trail climbs over the top of Tantalus Crater through a lush rainforest with groves of guava, ginger, eucalyptus, Norfolk Island pine and bamboo. The trail loops around Pauoa Flats to magnificent vistas above Pauo... trails.com
Kea'iwa Heiau State Recreation Area
- Kea'iwa Heiau State Recreation Area lies in the Honolulu area, north of Pearl Harbor. It encompasses 385 acres of forested land. The recreation area provides access to both natural and cultural attractions all within clo... wildernet.com
Tantalus-arboretum Trail, Honolulu, Hawaii
This short, almost flat loop gives you a taste of real tropical forest, even though you are only a few steps away from a suburban road. trails.com
Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden, Honolulu, Hawaii
This is a compact little jewel crammed in among apartment buildings, just right for a stroll and a picnic in the heat of the day. trails.com
Kaka'ako Waterfront
- Kaka'ako Waterfront park preserves a 28-acre shorefront natural area along Mamala Bay, close to downtown Honolulu. wildernet.com
Hanauma Bay
- Viewing a 12 minute film is required prior to being granted beach access in the nature preserve. To avoid long waitscome early in the morning (the gates open at 6 a.m.). The orientation film covers the formation of the ba... trekaroo.com
Kealia Trail
Stewart Ball's Hikers guide to Oahu has an excellent description of the trail and is highly recommended for any hiking on Oahu. The trail head is across from the parking lot and proceeds inland on a wide paved road. Go ar... localhikes.com
Kaiwa Ridge Trail, Kailua, Hawaii
The Kaiwa Ridge Trail follows the ridge in the Keolu Hills between Kailua Bay and Waimanalo Bay. The trail leads to an ocean lookout at an old military bunker above Lanikai Beach with incredible 360-degree views. The expansiv... trails.com
Koko Crater Botanic Garden, Waimanalo, Hawaii
Koko Crater, historically known as Kohelepelepe, is a dormant, steep-walled cinder cone near the east end of Oahu. Inside the 200-acre crater is a 60-acre botanic garden, still in the early stages of development. The trail lo... trails.com
Sacred Falls, Hauula, Hawaii
CLOSED PERMANENTLY - Sacred Falls is an 87-foot cataract that plunges through a rock chute into a pool surrounded by large flat rocks. The hike is located in Sacred Falls State Park just south of Hauula. The trail begins at t... trails.com
Wahiawa Botanical Gardens
The garden is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Guided tours may be arranged by calling (808) 621-7321. Located in the middle of the island of Oahu. This garden specialize... waymarking.com
Makapuu State Wayside, Waimanalo, Hawaii
Makapuu State Wayside sits on the easternmost tip of Oahu. This trail, a former lighthouse access road, leads to majestic vistas on Makapuu Point. From the 600-foot ocean bluff are two observation decks, World War ll bunkers ... trails.com