Metro Honolulu Trails
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Metro Honolulu Trails
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Aihualama Trail A short, graded hike which switchbacks from Manoa Valley up to the trail arena of Pauoa Flats. At each end, it connects the Manoa Falls and Pauoa Flats Trails. Status: Open Difficulty: Novice Length (r/t): 2.6-mi Dist from Waikiki: 5.8-mi |
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Diamond Head Trail Kaimana Hila, Leahi Hike the most recognized landmark of Oahu known the world over. This 100-year-old trail climbs 560-feet to a spectacular viewpoint of the entire southern coast - tip to tip - of the island of Oahu. Status: Open Difficulty: Novice Length (r/t): 1.4-mi Dist from Waikiki: 2.3-mi |
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Judd Memorial Trail Jackass Ginger Pool Visit one of Oahu's most popular swim-holes: Jackass Ginger. Use this loop trail as a perfect way to cap off a day of hiking in the Tantalus region or just visit for a cool dip. Status: Open Difficulty: Novice Length (loop): 0.8-mi Dist from Waikiki: 6.7-mi |
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Kanealole Trail This trail crosses through a wonderful botanical garden before following Kanealole Stream uphill into the Makiki forest. This wide, well-maintained path is perfect for novice and family hikers as well as leisure walkers and power runners. Status: Open Difficulty: Novice Length (r/t): 1.6-mi Dist from Waikiki: 2.9-mi |
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Kolowalu Trail A gloomy trail through a dark patch of Manoa Valley forest, it offers a strenuous climb to the top of Waahila Ridge. Status: Open Difficulty: Intermediate Length (r/t): 2.0-mi Dist from Waikiki: 4.0-mi |
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Konahuanui Trail Towering above the Nuuanu Pali, behind Maunawili and Kailua, these two, often-clouded peaks are the tallest of the Koolau Mountains. Spectacular mountain, basin, and coastal vistas from Kaneohe to Makapuu Point await at the top while views en route include the entire Nuuanu and Manoa Valleys. But you have to beat the clouds to the top! Status: Closed Difficulty: Novice Length (r/t): 4.0-mi Dist from Waikiki: 2.9-mi |
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Lulumahu Falls Lower Lulumahu Falls Tucked into an earthen fold along the Pauoa Ridge is a hidden 70-foot waterfall. Beware, not only is this in restricted watershed but it is very confusing and the lack of a well-defined trail may be quite agitating for those in a hurry. Status: Closed Difficulty: Intermediate Length (r/t): 2.4-mi Dist from Waikiki: 6.9-mi |
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Maunalaha Trail Enjoy this tree-lined path which follows a well-defined ridgeline in the dark green shadow of the Round Top hill. A rooty journey, indeed, so watch your footing as you step over the countless juniper, pine, eucalyptus, and kukui tree roots. Status: Open Difficulty: Novice Length (r/t): 1.4-mi Dist from Waikiki: 2.9-mi |
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Manoa Falls Trail A short valley hike into the far reaches of lush Manoa Valley to the widely popular waterfall and pool. While you shouldn't expect to swim any laps in the pool, it is deep enough to take a nice full-body dip. Status: Open Difficulty: Novice Length (r/t): 1.6-mi Dist from Waikiki: 5.0-mi |
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Makiki Valley Trail Contour the foothills above Makiki on a well-graded trail that connects Tantalus and Round Top Drives. This pleasant forest trail can be hiked straight in and out or can be combined with two other trails to form a loop. Status: Open Difficulty: Novice Length (r/t): 2.2-mi Dist from Waikiki: 5.5-mi |
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Manoa Cliff Trail A wonderful combination of hillside walking, botanical specimens, and pretty views above Manoa Valley. Several trees include placards to help "guide" even the most botanically-uninclined hiker. Status: Open Difficulty: Novice Length (r/t): 4.6-mi Dist from Waikiki: 6.8-mi |
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Nuuanu Trail Judd-Nuuanu A wonderful pine tree-forested ascent to the Pauoa Ridgeline and Flats above Pacific Heights. Enjoy the views of Tantalus and metro Honolulu along your way into Na Ala Hele's Honolulu Mauka Trail System. Status: Open Difficulty: Intermediate Length (r/t): 3.0-mi Dist from Waikiki: 8.4-mi |
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Pauoa Flats Trail The backbone of the Honolulu Mauka trail system, several trail junctions branch away from its dark, forested length. A wide, quiet trail hidden under a thick canopy and carpeted with roots. Status: Open Difficulty: Novice Length (r/t): 1.6-mi Dist from Waikiki: 8.0-mi |
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Puu Ohia Trail Tantalus Tantalus is the highest peak of the Honolulu Mauka Trail System. This short trail quickly climbs to the top then continues onward to the web of trails at Pauoa Flats. Status: Open Difficulty: Novice Length (r/t): 1.6-mi Dist from Waikiki: 7.3-mi |
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Puu Pia Trail Perhaps the most convenient trail near central Honolulu, this short trek can be a terrific addition to your daily workout or a great beginner trail to shape up for hiking the rest of Oahu. Status: Open Difficulty: Novice Length (r/t): 2.4-mi Dist from Waikiki: 4.0-mi |
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Waahila Ridge Trail Mount Olympus One of the best and relatively quickest ways to the Koolau crest. There are great panoramic views of windward Oahu and central Honolulu from Mt. Olympus (Awaawaloa). Status: Closed Difficulty: Intermediate Length (r/t): 4.2-mi Dist from Waikiki: 4.0-mi |