While almost every trail in Hawaiʻi offers exceptional glimpses and views of the pristine, natural beauty the Aloha State has on offer, they’re not for every level of hiker. In fact, some hikes on Oʻahu should only be attempted by those who are in excellent physical condition and are steady on their feet. Just bring […]
If you’ve seen a postcard of Waikīkī, there’s a pretty good chance Lēʻahi, more commonly known as Diamond Head, will be in there somewhere, showing off its epic ridges and, after a good rain, lush foliage. The volcanic crater is open to visitors—more than 3,000 people hike here every day, making this one of the
A short and easy hike for people of all ages, Manoa Falls Trail, just outside Honolulu, is known for its lush vegetation and dramatic 100-foot waterfall. It’s a view that’s definitely worth the trip. Have Aloha Will Travel, powered by HAWAII Magazine, creates micro-documentaries and short films about the Islands. Our storytellers and videographers travel throughout Hawaii
If you’ve ever hiked Koko Crater Trail, you have probably seen the wear and tear the trail is going through. Many of the stair treads, which are actually the remains of a long abandoned tramway, are rotting away, and volunteers have even replaced some with bricks and stone slabs. Seeing hundreds of hikers a day,
Good news for those looking to climb Kailua’s Kaiwa Ridge Trail, also known as the Lanikai Pillbox Trail: The hike reopened Aug. 20 after a 60-day closure. Known for its 360-degree view of Oahu’s east side, the trail was temporarily closed to allow construction crews to repair and future-proof the two pillboxes at the top
I tried to mentally will the gray clouds away as we approached the left turn to the posh Aina Haina neighborhood in East Oahu. My husband and I, our dog in the back seat, were heading to the Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail and the drive over was becoming increasingly overcast. The nearly 5-mile round-trip trail is
It sounds great on paper: Waking up at 5:30 a.m., getting a nice workout climbing the stairs to Koko Head Crater and having a transformative moment watching the sun rise above the horizon. Easy, right? Not even a little bit. 1. “Why is it still dark? And cold? Is this what 5:30 a.m. feels like?”
“This is a beast of a hike,” my friend says, as he slathers his face with sunscreen, the tinted kind that leaves streaks on your skin like war paint. I’m not easy to sunburn, but he tosses me the bottle anyway, a suggestion to rub in a little more than I already have. After all,
The Aiea Loop trail is a popular hike along Halawa Valley in south central Oahu. You’ll see everyone on this hike, from small children and bounding dogs to trail runner and elderly hikers with walking sticks. We also saw a group of mothers, carrying their young children in hiking carriers. The 4.8-mile loop, although long, is
We weren’t even three minutes into the craggy dirt roadway to Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve when one of our companions busted a tire on his bicycle. A not-exactly welcome, if unexpected chance to absorb my surroundings. It was the first time in years I had been on the coastal trail traversing remote Kaena Point,
So you’re on Oahu, on vacation, and indulging in our incredibly diverse and delicious local dining scene. Chicken katsu. Macaroni salad. Hawaiian plate lunches (with laulau, kalua pig, lomi salmon, poi, haupia, etc.). Ahi and tako poke. Multiple stops at the garlic shrimp trucks. Malassadas. Lunchwagons. Want to burn some calories—so you can keep eating
