Below is a list of the top and leading Hiking Trails in Honolulu, HI. To help you find the best Hiking Trails located near you in Honolulu, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Honolulu’s Best Hiking Trails:
The top rated Hiking Trails in Honolulu, HI are:
- Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve – tropical rainforest featuring hiking trails & access to the famous Manoa Falls waterfall
- Diamond Head Crater Hike – an extinct volcano that is a popular hiking destination with a rugged trail leading to panoramic views
- Koko Crater Railway Trailhead – steep hike up an abandoned railroad track on Koko Crater, with dramatic ocean & city views
- Aihualama Trail – short waterfall trail that connects to the Pauoa Flats Trail & the Manoa Falls Trail
- Kanealole Trail – a short, out and back style hiking trail that connects to the Maunalaha Trail on the lower end and the Makiki Valley Loop Trail / Makiki Valley Trail on the upper end
Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve
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LOCATION:
Address: Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: 808-587-0400
Website: camping.ehawaii.gov/camping/all,details,31711.html
REVIEWS:
“Beautiful hike, well-maintained trail. Awkward to access with Round Top being closed! But the drive and the hike itself was worth the inconvenience.” – Matthew von der Ahe
Diamond Head Crater Hike
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LOCATION:
Address: Kapahulu, Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 587 0300
Website: dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/diamond-head-state-monument/
REVIEWS:
“Great, well maintained hike that’s accessible for almost all ages. For your average hiker/walker, it’ll take about 45mins to an hour to get to the top. Highly recommend coming during the morning or near sunset to avoid the heat and crowds. $5 per person to hike the trail (not including the cost to park). Come for the views and end your hike with a refreshing snack before you leave.” – Matt L.
Koko Crater Railway Trailhead
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LOCATION:
Address: 7604 Koko Head Park Rd #7602, Honolulu, HI 96825
Website: alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/koko-head-crater-trail
REVIEWS:
“If you go to O’ahu and are at least reasonably fit, this is a must do experience. A really fit person could do it in an hour, I am reasonably fit and it took me two, with lots of picture taking at the top. This is a real experience and for me, once in a lifetime. It was well worth doing, both for the overall experience and the views at the top. There were a lot of people doing this from kids to retirees. I would suggest starting before 8am and make sure you have a hat and water.” – Andy Smith
Aihualama Trail
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LOCATION:
Address: Na Ala Hele: Aihualama Trail, Honolulu, HI 96822
Website: lookintohawaii.com/hawaii/35538/aihualama-trail-activities-oahu-honolulu-hi
REVIEWS:
“A little bit more difficult than manoa falls because it was a unmarked trail with the exception that you can take a picture of the map and follow that. Pretty steep at times and a little mud, but the over all views were amazing and they have a bench at the top to take a break at and soak up all the views, i hope this helps you out, and remember to bring lots of (Water)” – Matt Mccrary
Kanealole Trail
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LOCATION:
Address: Kanealole Trail, Honolulu, HI 96822
Website: lookintohawaii.com/hawaii/35541/kanealole-trail-activities-oahu-honolulu-hi
REVIEWS:
“An excellent trail. You can branch out in so many directions from here or do the loop. One side of the loop is a dry climbing ridge and the other is a jungle valley. Lots to experience. I’d say it’s moderate because of the incline and wetness.” – Calvin Z. White
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