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Spreading the aloha one hike at a time!


FRIENDSHIP GARDENS TRAIL
Short, shaded trail through a bamboo forest that leads to nice lookout of Kaneohe Bay. A nice capstone hike to a busy day.
Mar 26, 2024
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KAWIWI to KAMAILE'UNU to KNIFE'S EDGE RIDGE
A one way trek on seldom trafficked ridges filled with gnarly free climbs, narrow and crumbly rock and serious dropoffs. This is extreme.
Mar 26, 2024
4,920 views


WAIMANU VALLEY via the MULIWAI TRAIL--BIG ISLAND
Big Island's premier backpacking trip. A 9+ mile trek to a majestic river valley where you camp along a black sand beach. Seriously unreal!
Mar 26, 2024
6,356 views


CAPTAIN COOK MONUMENT (KA'A'WALOA) TRAIL--BIG ISLAND
Hot and shadeless hike to beautiful bay and historic monument. But that epic snorkeling (and possible dolphin encounter) makes it worth it!
Mar 26, 2024
13,294 views


PU'U O HULU
Nicknamed "pink pillbox hike," this popular west-side hike is a great bang for your buck with epic views in a relatively easy hike.
Mar 26, 2024
10,594 views


RED SAND (KAIHALULU) BEACH--MAUI
Short stroll to this pristine unique colored formed from the remnants of volcanic cinder cone. Clothing optional.
Mar 26, 2024
3,492 views


KILAUEA IKI--BIG ISLAND
Volcanoes National Park premier day hike. Trek through both a lush green rainforest and volcanic crater on this 4 mile adventure.
Mar 26, 2024
2,893 views


HALEAKALA CRATER BACKPACKING--MAUI
Maui's premier backpacking adventure. This multi-day trek through Haleakala Crater is ultimate way to experience this otherwordly landscape.
Mar 26, 2024
4,812 views


MANOA MIDDLE RIDGE
Upper intermediate ridge near Honolulu, with 360 degree summit views on a clear day. Connect it to Mount Olympus for some KST traverse fun.
Mar 26, 2024
4,154 views


UPPER WAIKANI (THREE BEARS) FALLS--MAUI
More of a sightseeing pitstop than a hike, this triple flow waterfall is certainly worth the visit on your Road to Hana adventure.
Mar 26, 2024
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