20 Great Oahu Hikes

Here are 20 great adventures that offer beautiful vistas and waterfalls, steep climbs and relics of the past.

By Alex Bitter

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Editor’s Note: Check out our updated list from 2018, 24 O‘ahu Hikes We Really Like.

A lookout on the Kealia Trail and Kuaokala Access Road hike offers a spectacular view of Makua Valley.

Photo: david chatsuthiphan​

Mānoa Falls, Diamond Head Crater, Kokohead—O‘ahu’s most popular trails attract crowds for a reason.

At a certain point, though, you’ve gotta expand your hiking horizons. Here are 20 great adventures that offer beautiful vistas and waterfalls, steep climbs and relics of the past. One way or another, they’ll take your breath away.





Illustration: Angelica Rabang

SEE ALSO: 23 Outdoor Hawai‘i Adventures

Disclaimer

Hiking can be dangerous, and not every trail is a good idea for every person. Keep your personal fitness and skill levels in mind, and always take proper precautions when venturing off road. Heed “no trespassing” and other warning signs.