Hanauma Bay Bridge Hike

Hanauma Bay Bridge Hike

The "rock bridge" at Hanauma Bay is truly a sight to see. It's a natural bridge of rocks at the end of a hike going along the Hanauma Bay bridge.
Hawai'iloa Ridge Trail - Oahu, Hawaii

Hawai'iloa Ridge Trail - Oahu, Hawaii

There are many awesome hiking trails in Hawaii, and particularly on Oahu, where many of them summit the Ko'olau mountains that split the south and north of eastern Oahu island. Hawai'iloa Ridge Trail climbs the Ko'olau mountain and is one of the best...
Hiking Lulumahu Falls in Oahu, Hawaii

Hiking Lulumahu Falls in Oahu, Hawaii

Lulumahu Falls is a gorgeous, easy waterfall hike located on the Pali of O'ahu. The hike has some gorgeous views of the Koolau Mountains and offers some incredible photo-ops with waterfalls. Parking for Lulumahu Falls The trailhead is off the ...
Koko Head Arch Hike

Koko Head Arch Hike

A really easy hike, to say the least. This is the kind of hike that your small 9-pound poodle could easily do. Parking Aside from how easy this hike is, it's conveniently equipped with ample parking and nearby beaches. I would recommend parking at...
Koko Head Hike

Koko Head Hike

This is Koko Head hike is really difficult. I like to describe it as "you'll need strength going up and strategy going down," and here's why:   Your ascent is pretty similar to doing 50 minutes of level 60 on the stairmaster at the gym. By the...
Surviving the Kokohead Hike

Surviving the Kokohead Hike

Go Early in the Morning The Kokohead hike gets a lot of sun at its location. There is minimal (none) shade along the hike, so you are in direct sunlight for the entire hike. This can make the hike more exhausting. The sun and heat can drain you. This...
Kuliouou Ridge Hike

Kuliouou Ridge Hike

The Kuliouou Ridge Trail can be long and challenging (at least I thought so.) Some people will say this hike was easy but I'm a pretty experienced hiker and I thought this was a lengthy hike. It was long and most of it was uphill. However, the view at...
Lanikai Pillboxes Hike

Lanikai Pillboxes Hike

 The pillboxes in Lanikai are really easy to hike with friends. It's a pretty popular hike and almost every local has done this at least once, if not multiple times. The pillboxes offer really great photo-ops with Lanikai Beach in the background. Trailhead ...
Likeke Falls Hike

Likeke Falls Hike

Hiking Likeke Falls Hike on Oahu I've already said this before and I will say it again, waterfall hikes are the absolute best Likeke Falls Hike is definitely one for your list. They are at the top of my list and I absolutely love them doing them. Yes,...
Secret places at Makapuu Lighthouse Hike

Secret places at Makapuu Lighthouse Hike

The Makapuu Lighthouse hike is fun, easy and kid-friendly. It offers some amazing views, like most hikes in the islands do, and readily available parking! That's always a plus, especially in Hawaii. The hike also offers some hidden secrets that I love...
Maunawili Waterfall Hike

Maunawili Waterfall Hike

The Maunawili Waterfall Hike is one of my favorites. I was 9 years old when I hiked this for the first time and went with my family and we brought our little poodle. I highly recommend the Maunawili Waterfall Hike as a must-do, whether you're a visiting...
Mini Crouching Lion Hike

Mini Crouching Lion Hike

This hike is short and sweet with a killer view - probably one of my favorite views of the island. It's not a dirty hike (so long as you don't do it right after it's rained,) so you don't have to worry about getting your sneakers muddy.  
Olomana Hike

Olomana Hike

Olomana is considered a pretty dangerous and difficult hike on O'ahu. After hiking that this summer, I can definitely see why.  
Pali Puka Hike

Pali Puka Hike

Pali Puka is considered one of the more dangerous trails on O'ahu. Most people consider "danger" as just a test of physical strength but sometimes nature outnumbers you, especially with the windy conditions at the Pali, regardless of how physically strong...
Top 5 Oahu Hiking Tips

Top 5 Oahu Hiking Tips

Hiking on Oahu is a different experience compared to your previous hiking adventures.  You'll need some Oahu hiking tips.  Hiking in the islands is amazing, beautiful, fun and will most likely be a new outlook for those not from the islands.  Tropical cl...
Waahila Ridge Hike

Waahila Ridge Hike

Waahila Ridge hike is really simple. I did the Waahila Ridge hike with my dog and my dad in the summer before I left for college and really enjoyed it. My dad actually took me on this hike with my little sister when we were younger, around 6 years...
Why we Love Hiking Diamond Head

Why we Love Hiking Diamond Head

The Diamond Head hike is inside the Diamond Head State Monument on the island of Oahu on the south shore nearby Waikiki Beach.  It's a short simple hike that attracts many tourists every year. Amazing View at the Top This may sound cliche because ...