The Hiking HI

Spreading the aloha one hike at a time!

Mar 26

PAPALI UKA

Little known trail on windward Oahu with junctions to gems like "The Nipple," Sacred Falls, and the KST. A veteran hiker type of trail.

Mar 25

KOKO CRATER RIM LOOP HIKE

Take the scenic route on this fun and (somewhat) sketchy scramble around this volcanic tuff cone. Watch out for the cacti!

Mar 25

PU'U HELEAKALA

Ungraded and shadeless ridge in western Oahu that terminates at an overlook of a pyramid shaped neighbor ridge. A hot and quick calf burner.

Mar 25

WA'AHILA RIDGE TRAIL to MOUNT OLYMPUS (AWAAWALOA)

Narrow ridges, a bit of scrambling, and epic windward and leeward summit views make this trail my go to quick(ish) hiking fix.

Mar 24

KULEPEAMOA LOOP TRAIL

Lesser known ridge which provides classic leeward views and bit of Ko'olau traverse hiking.

Mar 22

PALI NOTCHES

Dangerously beautiful, this notorious hike is the ultimate hiking/climbing adventure. Bring some extra courage with you on this one.

Mar 19

WAIHE'E RIDGE TRAIL- MAUI

Central Maui's premier day hike. A 5 mile ungraded ridge with epic coastal and valley views will be sure to satisfy that hiking fix.

Mar 19

LAIE RIDGE

Lengthly, low-trafficked ridge gives you a uniquely beautiful perspective of windward and central Oahu. Long pants encouraged.