ALOHA!
Included on the interactive map of Oahu hikes that you’ll find below is the following hiking trails:
- Diamond Head Hike
- Koko Head Hike
- Lanikai Pillbox Hike
- Puu Maelieli Trail
- Manoa Falls Trail
- Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
- Kuliouou Ridge Trail
- Aiea Loop Trail
- Waimea Falls Trail
- Waahila Ridge Trail
- Ehukai Pillbox Hike
On most of these Oahu hikes, you will be treated to amazing views from above! (The best views of Oahu?!)
The exceptions are the waterfall hikes, which are the hikes listed as falls in their name. While you won’t get the views from above on these hikes, you’ll be treated to great views of waterfalls instead!
You really can’t go wrong in choosing any of these Oahu hikes!
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Map of Oahu hikes
Side note!
See about the best shoes for hiking in Hawaii and what to wear snorkeling in Hawaii! And for Hawaii vacation ideas, see the best things to do in Waikiki that will give you Hawaii vibes!
And make sure you are prepared for any of these Oahu hikes!
Here are a few things to keep in mind before hitting the trails on Oahu:
- Consider wearing hiking sandals like these over flip flops. They will provide you with much needed better traction! And they are more breathable than shoes, and also probably have better traction than your current gym shoes! Many hiking trails on Oahu have dry and loose gravel which can make you prone to slipping if you’re not wearing proper footwear.
- WATER! You will be sweating on these hikes! It’ll be hot and it’s important to stay safe. These water bottles are popular in Hawaii.
- SNACKS! Even if you think you will be fine without food, just take an energy bar or two with you! It is amazing the difference a few hundred calories can make when your energy is drained. You may also consider picking up some dried pineapple fruit snacks or macadamia nuts from one of the many ABC convenience stores in Waikiki!
- Small backpack! It could be helpful to have a small backpack to carry things on your hike.
- Here are some affordable daypacks.
- Here’s a more high-end daypack for hiking. (Pictured below on the Koko Head Hike.)
HAPPY HIKING ON OAHU!
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🐠 Here are things you must consider packing!
- Swimsuit or swimming shirt aka rash guard
- rash guard: swim set for women and swim shirt for men
- Water shoes
- Waterproof phone case (so you can capture pictures of fishies underwater!)
- cheapo phone case OR waterproof camera
- I also have this "camera" wrist float to attach to my cheapo waterproof phone case so my phone won't sink to the bottom of the ocean in case I somehow let go of it. (Mine does stay afloat - test this for yourself before completely trusting it!)
- Swimming goggles or snorkeling mask set
- Reef-safe(r) sunscreen
- lightweight travel towel:
- walking sandals:
I also don't go snorkeling without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.
Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.
There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.
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- What to wear hiking
- What to wear snorkeling