The Hiking HI

Upper intermediate ridge near Honolulu, with 360 degree summit views on a clear day. Connect it to Mount Olympus for some KST traverse fun.

Known as "backside to stairway," this ridge, with sharp dropoffs and steep scrambles, is a tough one. But that is the best path to "heaven."

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

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

The unmaintained, less trafficked, and sketchier neighbor to the popular Kuli'ou'ou ridge. Worth it? Absolutely.

The little known and far more grueling of Oahu's windward "stair" hikes. Sure it's not heaven, but the views are fire.

Fun and challenging ridge hike, full of mud, scrambling, and epic views that lead to the Ko'olau's second highest peak.