The Best Hikes on Oʻahu: Open Trails Compared (and Ones to Skip)
Diamond Head, Makapuʻu, Koko Crater, Mānoa Falls, Lanikai Pillbox and Kaʻena Point compared — plus closed trails to avoid.
Hiking
Hiking
Oʻahu hiking guides: crater summits, coastal lighthouse trails and ridge sunrises, with honest notes on difficulty, access and safety.
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Packing for a hiking
Trails are hot, exposed or muddy — sometimes all three on the same hike.
- Shoes with real grip (not slippers)
- 1–2 liters of water per person
- Small daypack
- Packable rain jacket
- Headlamp for sunrise starts
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