10 Amazing Hiking Trails throughout the Island of Oahu, Hawaii [a complete hiking guide]
Aloha! I’m back with a top ten list, in no particular order, of the best hikes on Oahu that will leave you feeling on top of the world! Yes! 10 amazing hiking trails that are spread throughout the island of Oahu, Hawaii. . We start on the Eastside (Windward Side) and work to the end of the Westside (Leeward Side).
Every single hike on this list was a trail that I experienced, and these are some of my favorites. I wanted to go over the highlights of each one. Including the difficulty of the rules in the area and the most photogenic taking spots for each hike. Bragging about your photos is kind of a big deal.
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Hiking tips:
1) All places are free, keep in mind that if you park illegally, you may receive a parking ticket
2) Please be mindful of the residents in the area by limiting your noise-level
3) Never leave your trash behind
4) Don’t go when it rains, it’s not safe during wet times. You can always revisit it another day
CHECKLIST:
– Water
– Snacks
– Sun cream
– Backpack
– A good attitude 😊
Here are the 10 hiking trails:
1) Crouching Lion: Amazing views of Kahana Bay, and you’ll see the formation of the Crouching Lion
2) Hamama Falls Trail: My favorite waterfall, and you’ll find a large, hidden waterfall in the back of Waihe’e Valley
3) Maunawili Falls Trail: Explore the jungle feel and the waterfall
4) Lulumahu Falls Trail: Scenic landscape of the Ko’olau Mountains and a beautiful waterfall
5) Koko Head Crater Trail: A whole lot of stairs with an ocean view of Makapuu and Hawaii Kai
6) Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail: Right above Oahu’s snorkeling attraction with views of Hanauma Bay
7) Kuliouou Ridge Trail: Forrest feels with incline and epic views of Ku’liouou Valley. The stunning view at the top makes it all worth it
8) Aiea Loop Trail: A friendly hike with views of the H3 Freeway, and we met a few pigs too!:)
9) Pink Pillbox/Ma’ili Pillbox: Fun family hike (Dog friendly too) with beautiful ocean views on the Westside
10) I was asked by a group called ” Protectors of Paradise” (that was backed by a U.S Military organization) to not include this trail. So I trimmed it out. Due to the high volume of requests, I have received and the notifications of Please do not hike here and just admire the area around you. I’ve been here many times growing up and I didn’t know it was a sacred area. It’s a beautiful area and it can be admired from afar. Aloha!:)
I hope that you find this video informative and the same time, entertaining! I appreciate all the support. Thank you for taking the time to watch this video! Aloha and have a great day!:)
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Disclaimer: I was asked by a group called "Protectors of Paradise" (that was backed by a U.S Army Military organization) to not entice people to do the 10th hiking trail on this video. I was also gonna be forwarded to other Hawaii departments. That's why the 10th hike is trimmed out. I have been there many times growing up and didn't know it was a sacred area until I posted this video. I have never seen anyone guarding the area either. This place can be admired from afar. Thank you! Mahalo.
Hey I think we saw you at the Botanical Gardens yesterday (11/4/2021) jogging. Wasn’t sure if it was you though so I didn’t say hi.
I did a Christmas "walk" from Waianae (when I was staying at the Korean Buddhist Temple), around Ka'ena Point to Haleiwa many years ago. I took the buses to get back home. My advice: WHERE A HAT for that hike! 🤣It was HOT and sunny. (That was before I knew much Hawaiian language: "Ka'ena" means: HEAT!) Thanks for your videos. I miss home Hawai'i as I sit here during the Pandemic in Cambodia twenty years later.
Did you miss #10?
Let me know if anyone you know see menehunes. I've heard Aiea Loop Trail, people claim to see 'um. Somebody said Old Waimalu Valley (Newtown Town Houses) this guy says he see 'um in his Mango Tree. But I wonder if it's Owl's. My Grandpa used to live there and I got to see a Shadow person with Red Eyes.
Wow
You didn't include Ka'ena Point…we hiked there…been to Koko head, Hanauma Bay hiking trail, Manoa Falls trail. Top on my bucket list is Haiku trail…
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Isn’t the crouching lion hike also technically illegal? I was thinking about doing it, but as an inexperienced hiker I wasn’t sure how difficult it really is, and I also don’t want to get slapped with a big fine while I’m there.
Fantastic video! I've been to Oahu but haven't had the opportunity to do much hiking there. Planning to go back once travelling is allowed and be back for Oahu trip #3!
These places are getting crowded now since they are being exploited on the internet.
Are all these hikes legal and open right now?
Talofa uso. Can you give me your top 3 hikes? I'm gonna be in oahu in July. I appreciate it uce. 💯
Doing great!
Liked and subscribed and didn’t even have a question to ask 😎 Really well put together video
Great video 📹my friend. Thanks for sharing and we will see you on the next one. Have the most amazing day everyone.
Officer – my apologies … Sean Kaleponi said it was OK.
Wow beautiful Hawaii the Sun and the Hula!
if some of those hikes are illegal, why not mention the most beautiful illegal hike in the world? Stairway 2 Heaven.
Dude… Lets Go!!!!
Great content! — I’d love to see an overview of the whole island. Say, from the top: a little history, facts about tourism today. Parts of the island, where tourists stay vs. where locals live, where people play. What range of budgets, what’s crucial to remember (rent a car and keep it empty for safety, or rideshare, or…). Activities, nightlife. — If you were hired to prepare someone who’d never even heard of Oahu to visit, what’s the whole of what you’d tell them end to end? If you map that out, and created a 30min video, or numbered series of 3-20 minute videos, that would be such a boon. I LOVE learning about hiking and food! If you could also zoom out for us, that would be amazing. Mahalo friend 🤙
Is there any trail that's legal?
Lived here for over 3 years now and still haven't done Crouching Lion! I need to go 🥰
Very nice video. Thank You.
Thanks for the free tour Sean- appreciate it coming from a true native … not da fake kind u see from all these statesiders. Do you recommend bug spray w/ Deet?
Definitely saving this! GREAT video!!!
Hello, would May be a good month for Hiking in Oahu? Thank you
Hi, I’m glad I came across your channel. I plan on going to Hawaii in August. It will be my first time there. Im excited to see what you post in the next video!!
@ 1:06 nice try, but don't those signs say not to enter? In the old days the signs used to say "KAPU" which maybe had a more spiritual prohibition. It's hard to criticize tourists doing dumb things and winding up dead or injured, and now a local boy doing the same. Last month a local girl fell off the mountain in Waianae so even locals are not immune.
People have to earn a living on YouTube, but not by endangering others. To your credit, you did put a disclaimer @ 2:07. Still, I think more information should be provided about the risks involved for inexperienced tourists. That's why they go swimming in mountain pools in the rain and have no idea of what's coming down the valley.
I never been to Oahu, Hawaii! I never been actually Hawaii at all! So I have a question. How long have you been hiking? It seems like fun for this summer! I never been hiking so can you maybe do like videos of what to bring? I just want tutorials. Maybe next video can I have a shout out? New subscriber! Keep up the good work man! 😁
“Fresh of breath air” LOL 😂 @12:44! Very funny 😄. You have the coolest videos. Thanks so much for sharing!
Cheers for more awesome and exciting adventures! 🥂❤️😇
Useful guide, thanks for putting this together. Bookmarking this for reference and sharing with friends who are planning trips to the area.
you need God repent of ur sins
Simply amazing! Just added this place to my bucket list and hope to add to my hiking vlogs.😊
Great video.
Great video man, 🙂 Hawaii seems so amazing to ooooo I would love to go there 😁
God and Jesus Christ are lord and savior repent from you sins to, 🙂 and God and Jesus Christ love you to ❤️
helpful video! thank you!
You are awesome! Loved all the information ！
Brahhhhh….you realize get choke people dying because of these hikes. People like you is the reason why the island is being filled with dumbasses. I love these hikes but seriously enough is enough.
love the video !!! and you turned me on to John Cruz, Fabulous singer !!!! Cant wait til next month. Coming to Maui and Honolulu !!!
lots of illegal hikes suggested, AT app says keep out. Just checked them out, boo! Better i do my own research, but thanks for suggesting!
Thanks man! Great footage too! Just moved here looking to knock out some hikes!
Great information! Look forward to exploring some of these trails in June. Thank you so much for sharing. Mahalo!
One of my most favorite things to do while I lived in Hawaii from 1983 to 1987 was hike. I did a lot of those trails but I also did some very unknown trails even camped up on a lot of the ridges. My Hawaiian friends would tell me to be careful as to some of the illegal growing up in the woods above Honolulu I am glad to see the highway to heaven may be opening up again in the near future. That was one of my favorites I had completed it 4 times in 4 years back when it was legal
Love your video! Do I need to bring mosquitoe repellent on the trails?