The Hiking HI

Spreading the aloha one hike at a time!

Mar 26

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

MOANALUA MIDDLE RIDGE to HAIKU STAIRS

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."

Mar 24

KULEPEAMOA LOOP TRAIL

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

Mar 19

LAIE RIDGE

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

Mar 16

WEST KULI'OU'OU RIDGE

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

Mar 3

STAIRWAY TO HELL

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

Aug 26, 2023

KALAWAHINE TRAIL to KONAHUANUI 2 ("K2")

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