Oahu hikes
The 5 Best Hiking Trails on Oʻahu in 2024
From a scenic coastal walk to a ridge trail with panamoric views, here are your picks for the best trails on Oʻahu, according to our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Oʻahu Hikes for Every Kind of Hiker
From first-time hikers to veteran trekkers, Oʻahu boasts trails for everyone.
Your Guide to Mānoa on Oʻahu
This charming Honolulu town has great eateries, cute boutiques and hiking trails.
Maunawili Falls Trail on Oʻahu Closed Today For Two Years
The popular trail in Windward Oʻahu will close for improvements after decades of impact from hikers.
Hike and Camp on Conservation Land at Camp Pālehua on Oʻahu
Camp Pālehua is a hidden gem in Kapolei, with campgrounds and hiking trails on land steeped in Hawaiian culture and history.
Aloha Friday Picks: Get Outside on Oʻahu This Weekend
The rain is gone—so visit Sea Life Park, browse a pop-up bookstore or hit the trails.
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP52
Lena Haapala of the Kokonut Koalition joins Cat and Kevin this week to talk about maintaining and preserving the Koko Crater Railway Trailhead.
See All of Oʻahu From These 8 Hiking Trails
Sometimes the best way to see the entire island is from above.
Diamond Head State Monument Reopened, Here's What's Changed
Those looking to summit Lēʻahi will want to know about these important changes.
Get Lost at Lyon Arboretum in Mānoa
This 200-acre public botanical garden on Oʻahu boasts more than 7 miles of hiking trails through a tropical rainforest.
Hikers Can Hit the Koko Crater Stairs Again
The popular East Honolulu trail reopened this week after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 5 Best Expert Hiking Trails on Oʻahu
These five Oʻahu hikes are considered some of the toughest in Hawaiʻi—and they topped our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
How to Hike Oahu's Iconic Diamond Head Crater
Short, steep and sunny, this Oahu trek gives you an unrivaled view of Waikiki, Honolulu and East Oahu.
Watch: Hiking Oahu's Quick and Beautiful Manoa Falls Trail
These views are definitely worth the trip.
How the Kokonut Koalition is Working to Save Koko Crater Trail
After years of neglect and erosion, avid hikers of the Koko Crater Trail are working to restore their favorite trek.
Lanikai Pillbox Trail Reopens After 60-Day Closure
Oahu’s favorite Windward hike is once again open to the public, and is as eye-catching as ever.
Hiking to the Scenic Summit of Oahu's Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail
A peaceful East Oahu trek offers stellar views of the Koolau Mountains and the island.
20 Thoughts Every Hiker has had on the Trail Up Koko Head Crater
Consisting entirely of stairs at various inclines, this trail is ready to kick your butt.
Hiking Moanalua Middle Ridge on Oʻahu, an All-Day, Experts-Only Adventure
A thrilling mountain ridge in Central Oʻahu leads to summit views of the Windward Side.
The Aiea Loop Trail on Oahu is a Fun Hike for All Ages
The 4.8-mile trail is a popular hike along Halawa Valley in south central Oahu.
Point Taken: Exploring Oahu's Remote Kaena Point
See one of the last intact sand dune ecosystems in the main Hawaiian Islands.
