Hawaii
There are over 1,000 known hiking and trekking trails in Hawaii.
Most popular trails in Hawaii:
Diamond Head Crater Trail (Oahu): Short, strenuous hike to the top of a volcanic crater with panoramic views of Honolulu (1.6 miles).
Koko Crater Trail (Oahu): Steep, challenging hike to the top of a cinder cone with sweeping views of Honolulu (1.3 miles).
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail (Oahu): Easy hike to a lighthouse with views of the Pacific Ocean and the Koolau Mountains (2.4 miles).
Waimea Canyon Trail (Kauai): Moderate hike through a massive canyon with stunning views of the surrounding area (6.2 miles).
Kalalau Trail (Kauai): Strenuous hike to a remote valley with waterfalls, beaches, and lush vegetation (11 miles).
Haleakala Crater Trail (Maui): Strenuous hike to the top of a dormant volcano with views of the crater and the surrounding area (9 miles).
Best trails for certain activities:
Pipiwai Trail and Waimoku Falls (Maui): Moderate hike to a series of waterfalls, including Waimoku Falls, the tallest waterfall in Maui (4.6 miles).
Maunawili Trail (Oahu): Easy hike through a rainforest with opportunities to see native Hawaiian plants and animals (4.4 miles).
Mauna Kea Summit Hike (Hawaii Island): Strenuous hike to the top of the tallest mountain in Hawaii with views of the summit crater and the surrounding area (10 miles).
Pu'u Pehe (Sweetheart Rock) (Lanai): Easy hike to a rock formation that resembles a heart, located off the coast of Lanai (1.5 miles).
Cliff and Canyon Trails in Waimea Canyon State Park (Kauai): Moderate hike through a canyon with views of the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls (2.4 miles).
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach Hike (Hawaii Island): Moderate hike to a beach with green sand, caused by olivine crystals from the nearby volcano (4.4 miles).
Most challenging trails in Hawaii:
Kalalau Trail (Kauai): Strenuous hike to a remote valley with waterfalls, beaches, and lush vegetation (11 miles).
Waipio Valley Trail (Hawaii Island): Moderate trail to a valley with waterfalls and swimming holes (6.2 miles).
Haleakala Crater Trail (Maui): Strenuous hike to the top of a dormant volcano with views of the crater and the surrounding area (9 miles).
Mauna Loa Summit Trail (Hawaii Island): Strenuous hike to the top of the tallest mountain in Hawaii with views of the summit crater and the surrounding area (16 miles).
Mauna Kea Summit Hike (Hawaii Island): Strenuous hike to the top of the tallest mountain in Hawaii with views of the summit crater and the surrounding area (10 miles).
Ko'olau Summit Trail (Oahu): Strenuous hike to the top of a ridgeline with sweeping views of the island (10 miles).
Most scenic trails in Hawaii:
Na Pali Coast State Park (Kauai): Stunning views of the Na Pali Coast (11 miles).
Waimea Canyon State Park (Kauai): Massive canyon with sweeping views (2.4 miles).
Haleakala National Park (Maui): Views of Haleakala Crater and the surrounding area (9 miles).
Mauna Kea Observatories (Hawaii Island): Views of Mauna Kea and the surrounding area (10 miles).
Polihale State Park (Kauai): Remote beach with beautiful views (6.2 miles).
Hapuna Beach State Park (Hawaii Island): White sand beach with views of Kohala Mountain Range (2.4 miles).
Most family-friendly trails in Hawaii:
Manoa Falls Trail (Oahu): Easy trail to a waterfall (1.6 miles).
Waimea Valley Trail (Kauai): Easy trail through a rainforest (2.4 miles).
Lydgate State Park (Maui): Easy trail to a beach (2.4 miles).
Hapuna Beach State Park (Hawaii Island): Easy trail to a white sand beach (2.4 miles).
Kukui Trail (Maui): Easy trail with views of Haleakala Crater (2.4 miles).
Waipio Valley Trail (Hawaii Island): Moderate trail to a valley
Most accessible trails in the Hawaii:
Ala Kahakai Trail (all islands): Paved trail along the coast (varies).
Keawakapu Beach Trail (Maui): Paved trail to a beach (1 mile).
Lydgate State Park (Maui): Paved trail to a beach (2.4 miles).
Hapuna Beach State Park (Hawaii Island): Paved trail to a white sand beach (2.4 miles).
Kukui Trail (Maui): Paved trail with views of Haleakala Crater (2.4 miles).
Waipio Valley Trail (Hawaii Island): Moderate trail to a valley with waterfalls and swimming holes (6.2 miles)
Where to get permits for trails:
Department of Land and Natural Resources: (808) 587-0300
National Park Service: (808) 567-4325
U.S. Forest Service: (808) 974-6200
