The Best Trails in Hawaii (United States)

Lumaha'i Beach Kauai Hawaii

Hiking

Save to a List

Aloha Chuck

Distance

0.98mi

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

34

View more photos

Jan 27, 2012 12:43 pm All My Condos in Kauai This beach was made famous by the movie South Pacific where Mitzi Gaynor "washed that man right out of her hair"! Lava rocks scattered along the mouth of the beach cre...

View trail

Naulu Trail to Napau Crater

Hiking

Save to a List

randyhol

Distance

10.67mi

Elevation +

1079f

TrailRank

34

View more photos

Very enjoyable day hike. Out and back on the lesser used Naulu Trail. Starts over lava flow for approximately 2 miles, goes over now partially lava covered remains of the former Chain of Craters Road, enters forest area,...

View trail

Ka'ena Point

Hiking

Save to a List

vibramhead

Distance

5.04mi

Elevation +

607f

TrailRank

34| 5.0

Pretty hike in open country along old RR bed along rocky coastline to western-most point of Oahu to wildlife preserve.

View trail

Kuilau Ridge

Hiking

Save to a List

evzug

Distance

5.86mi

Elevation +

469f

TrailRank

33

View more photos

Start from the parking lot and up the forest to a beautiful overview over the valley and the rain forest.

View trail

Iliau Nature Loop, Kauai Hawaii

Hiking

Save to a List

Aloha Chuck

Distance

0.68mi

Elevation +

256f

TrailRank

33

View more photos

Just past mile marker 8 on the way up to Waimea Canyon is the trailhead and parking area for the Kukui Trail and Iliau Nature Loop. The nature loop is about .3 of a mile that takes you to the rim of the canyon then winds...

View trail

26 OCT 10: Kilauea Iki Trail

Hiking

Save to a List

eldrich

Distance

4.17mi

Elevation +

643f

TrailRank

33

Kilauea Iki Trail starts in the rain forest on the crater's rim. The trail descends 400 feet through the rain forest, with native birds in the canopy, to the crater floor. Hikers will cross the still-steaming crater floo...

View trail

Waipio Bay Hawaii

Hiking

Save to a List

Hinrich

Distance

3.17mi

Elevation +

830f

TrailRank

33

Very nice bay with a black sandy beach and a cool slow river perfect for taking a bath after the serfing or palying in the ocean. Very steep street down and back up. Down there rainforest with wilde horses. Absolute noth...

View trail

Likeke Trail

Hiking

Save to a List

Jimson808

Distance

6.48mi

Elevation +

1335f

TrailRank

33

View more photos

LIkeke Trail starting and ending within Hoomulihia Botanical Garden. Moderate 6.4 mile trail with some muddy/slippery sections. Small waterfall near the northeastern end of the circuit.

View trail

Moloaa Beach Path Complete Kauai Hawaii

Hiking

Save to a List

Aloha Chuck

Distance

2.36mi

Elevation +

164f

TrailRank

33

View more photos

Feb 3, 2012 11:29 am Moloa'a Bay is a picturesque and great beach to visit when the ocean is calm and winds are light, particularly during the summer months. Both the east and west sections of Moloaa Bay have small but ...

View trail

Secret Beach~Kauapea Beach, Kauai Hawaii

Hiking

Save to a List

Aloha Chuck

Distance

0.71mi

Elevation +

207f

TrailRank

33

View more photos

Secret Beach Properly known as Kauapea Beach All My Condos in Kauai This is another huge beach, nearly 1 1/2 miles long with fine white sand, black lava rock, stunning cliff backdrops, lush vegetation, and enchant...

View trail

Kipu Falls, Kauai Hawaii

Hiking

Save to a List

Aloha Chuck

Distance

0.21mi

Elevation +

39f

TrailRank

33

View more photos

KIPU FALLS ACCESS IS NOW CLOSED Kipu Falls is a small 25 ft. waterfall located south of Lihue in Puhi. The waterfall is popular because it has a swimming hole and is great for jumping off the falls into the pool or by a...

View trail

Ho'opi'i Falls, Kauai Hawaii

Hiking

Save to a List

Aloha Chuck

Distance

1.68mi

Elevation +

344f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

Hoopii Falls hike is easily to reach in Kapaa. The hike begins behind one of those yellow trail fences off Kapahi Road. Once you turn North on Kapahi, look left for the yellow rail fence 1/3 mile down on the left. The tr...

View trail

South Point to Naalehu

Hiking

Save to a List

lwilky

Distance

17.73mi

Elevation +

1371f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

Jeep trail, mostly easy to follow. Spent one night at Ka'alu'alu and one at Waikapuna. First section to Green Sand Beach is popular with walkers and four wheel drive, beyond that few fishermen. Beautiful rugged landscape...

View trail

Waipio Valley Trail

Hiking

Save to a List

tink165

Distance

3.11mi

Elevation +

863f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

A steep trail to the Waipio Valley and Black Sand Beach. Takes 30 minutes down and more than 1 hour up. If you are lucky somebody will give you a ride ;)

View trail

To Captain Cook and along the Kealakekua Bay

Hiking

Save to a List

DIDA*

Distance

5.24mi

Elevation +

1827f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

It's a beautiful hike and begins down to the Kealakekua Bay where is also the Captain Cook monument. I proceed along the beach walking on the large stones. Way back isn't very steep but it seemed me longer than a way dow...

View trail

Sea Lodge Beach Trail, Kauai Hawaii

Hiking

Save to a List

Aloha Chuck

Distance

0.65mi

Elevation +

89f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

Jan 25, 2012 9:34 am Located in Princeville on Kauai’s north shore, SeaLodge Beach is a hidden gem. It is a small pocket of sand, surrounded by lush vegetation. (It reminds me a lot of Hideaways Beach~ same size with ...

View trail

Moeloa Falls

Hiking

Save to a List

Bruce Bundt

Distance

9.82mi

Elevation +

1860f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

Halemanu Rd to Halemanu-Koke'e Trail to Waininiua Trail to Waininiua Rd. to Ditch Trail out to spur on rocky outcrop overlooking 3 of the most beautiful waterfalls (Moeloa Falls) with pools. Then back to Ditch Trail to C...

View trail

Mahana Ridge Trail -- March 21, 2020

Hiking

Save to a List

lwilky

Distance

9.55mi

Elevation +

2172f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

Out and back trail from Fleming Beach to 1700 feet. Some sections steep enough to have stairs. Mostly well maintained but a few muddy spots, might not be a good idea on a rainy day. Lots of shade. The elevation changes m...

View trail

Kanaloa

Hiking

Save to a List

lwilky

Distance

17.19mi

Elevation +

1640f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

Trails follow coast and "Kings Highway". Spectacular views to ocean and to Haleakala. Probably see goats, maybe cows, maybe dolphins. Not much shade, very hot, take more water than you normally do. Much of the trail is l...

View trail

Kuamoo Nouou Trail

Hiking

Save to a List

DIDA*

Distance

4.96mi

Elevation +

1211f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

Park the car along the road where the trail starts. It's beautiful but very muddy and slippery trail. Unfortunately, I had no time to proceed to ”Sleeping Giant” (I was there before the dark), but you can proceed to ther...

View trail

Awa’awapuhi and Nu’alolo

Hiking

Save to a List

Lucas Burkart

Distance

12.00mi

Elevation +

2976f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

Not difficult, just long. Very very very muddy. Beautiful view from both trails. Nualolo is more exposed and have a greater view. Worth going!

View trail

Papakolea - Green Sand Beach

Hiking

Save to a List

Waterfallin

Distance

2.83mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

From parking area at the end of Sand Point Road walk down to the ocean where you see a number of four-wheel tracks heading northeast up the coast. Most all tracks lead to the beach but just stay close to the shoreline an...

View trail

Captain Cook Monument Trail

Hiking

Save to a List

Waterfallin

Distance

1.96mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

A moderate 2 mile hike starting from parking area at route 160 down to Captain Cook's burial monument. It's a steady downhill leisurely walk however the return trip up the 13% grade can be quite a challenge for some. Thi...

View trail

Pu’u O’o trail (Saddle road)

Hiking

Save to a List

Pablo Torne

Distance

9.64mi

Elevation +

440f

TrailRank

32

View more photos

Hike along Pu’u O’o trail on saddle road (not to be confused by the one at volcano national park. Moderate difficulty, with almost no elevation gain. But walking on hard lava so a bit demanding. One can alternatively com...

View trail

Haleakala Hike

Hiking

Save to a List

Don Paradise

Distance

11.41mi

Elevation +

1621f

TrailRank

32

Good Hike from the visitors center to the Lower parking lot. Bring plenty of water. You go by Holua Cabin. Nice place to stop for lunch before climbing the switchback up the cliff.

View trail