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Oahu Hikes

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Dead Mans Catwalk

Aiea Loop Trail

Dead Man's Catwalk Hike

Diamond Head Crater Hike

4.8 miles  1,230ft elevation   Loop Trail  Moderate

2.8 miles  843ft elevation   Out/BackTrail  Moderate

1.8 miles  452ft elevation   Out/Back Trail  Moderate

There are bathrooms right at the trailhead which is nice. Several good views along the way. It was a little wet/muddy in some places, but in reality, that is to be expected for any of the trails in Hawaii. At one point, you cross a stream, but there is a rope to help you, in case the stream is running high and/or fast. Overall, I enjoyed this hike. Good hiking shoes are always a must, and removable spikes really help a lot. The hike ends at a large picnic area. Don't get confused. Look for the wooden steps near the bathrooms and then walk up the road a couple hundred feet back to the trailhead.

This trail is a big tourist draw, but is still worth the time to do it. Much of the trail is either paved or a natural hard surface. It is an up and back route. As always, it could be a little wet/muddy in some places. You will climb up steep stairs and also go through a lighted tunnel. At the summit, you’ll see bunkers on the crater rim and pretty fantastic views. Not much shade but there are places to stop along the way if you need to take a breather. Single path up and down. No way to get lost.

Hanauma Bay Rim Trail

Dead Man’s Catwalk is a spot at the top of Kamehame Ridge Trail. Gorgeous views of the ocean and coastline. It was originally made famous when “Dead Man’s Catwalk” on the concrete slab that was at the edge of the ridge. It became a popular post on Instagram for unforgettable photos. In 2016, the concrete slab was removed to deter people from visiting but the hike is still worth it.

Ehukai Pillbox Hike

2.3 miles   734ft elevation   Loop Trail   Moderate

The trailhead is in the Sunset Elementary School parking lot in Haleiwa. Some parking available in the school parking lot. The hike starts out through the woods, but you start to see views after you traverse a butt/thigh crunching hill. A very nice view when you get to the Pillbox. There is the main hike to the Pillbox, and then there is a loop hike connected to the trail which goes through the woods and passes a really interesting rock quarry where people have made a bunch of small rock "statues", for lack of a better word. This loop is more for exercise, then anything else. After the fact, I realized there was a least one more bunker off the trail that I didn't visit, so if you go, be on the lookout for signs.

Friendship Gardens Hike

.5 miles   196ft elevation   Loop Trail  Easy

Nice hike through the forest with some good views. I think it was a little longer then a half a mile. It's located high above Kaneohe Bay on ten beautiful acres of trees, flowers, birds and solitude.

Hanauma Bay Rim Trail

1 - 3 miles   500ft elevation   Loop Trail  Moderate

This hike gives you a wonderful birds-eye view of Hanauma Bay. It starts off on a steep paved road up to the top, where you will take a side trail off to the left. From there you can follow along the coast to the right and head uphill to the tower. I did not go that far as I was actually looking for the rock bridge. I actually missed it. You would go straight to the left towards the corner of the bay and scramble down the hill to see it. You can not see it from the top. I will return on another day and update this hike with the bridge. It is a hot hike as there is no shade, so bring plenty of water.

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Hawaii 'Kai View Hike

2.0 miles   1,000ft elevation   Out/Back Trail  Moderate

I actually started this hike to go to the Kamilo'iki Ridge. Unfortunately AllTrails does not have it as one of their hikes, so I relied upon a blog that someone had posted. It wasn't detailed enough (for me anyway) and I ended up getting off track. I actually followed pink ribbons the whole way, but they lead me to a flat viewpoint in the woods down to Hawaii Kai and the ocean. I was a good hikes, a little challenging in some parts but the view was worth it. My distance and height numbers are just estimates.

Hawaii Loa Ridge  Trail

4.5 miles   1463ft elevation   Out & Back  Hard

You must have a Hawaii state ID to hike this trail. There is a guard at the gate. If your visiting the island, make a local friend to do it. A little on the long side and it was a thigh burner in several spots. Trail was generally easy to follow and beautiful views of the north and south sides of the island.

Judd & Nu'uanu Trail Attempt #1

6 miles  1528ft elevation  Out & Back Loop Trail  Moderate

The trail head is on Nu'uanu Road on the right side. Limited parking but seems to be enough available. My plan was to go around the Judd Trail Loop to the left, go up Nu'uanu Trail, and then come back around the back half of Judd Trail over to the waterfall. So I must have been lost in thought, because I went to the right and over to the waterfall. No worries. I headed around the back side and started up the Nu'uanu Trail and got as far as the blue line on the map. A torrential downpour hit me, so I tried to wait it out, but 20 minutes later and no let-up, I decided to head back down, and try again another day. The trail was marked pretty good with some switch backs.

Judd, Nu'uanu, Pauoa Flats Trail  Attempt#2

6 miles  1528ft elevation  Out & Back Loop Trail  Moderate

This is my second attempt at doing this hike. This time I definitely went the way I should of on my first attempt. Go around the Judd Trail Loop to the left, and then head up the Nu'uanu Trail, and then come back around the back half of Judd Trail over to the waterfall. The trail was marked pretty good with some switch backs. The trail head is on Nu'uanu Road on the right side. Limited parking but seems to be enough available.

Ka 'au Crater Ridge Hike

7.3 miles   2,211ft elevation   Loop Trail  Hard

This trail was definitely challenging in parts. As always, wet/muddy in a lot of places. Quite a few ropes in places that really came in handy, and some steps, either man-made or cut into the slope, really helped out. Three beautiful waterfalls along the way as well as the stream you cross or follow. After you reach the third waterfall, you can backtrack to the beginning if you don't feel like doing the whole rim. At one point, before the final push to the top (the picture with the arrows on it), I almost turned back, but then I saw 2 folks halfway up, so I said "what the hell, go big or go home!"I'm glad I finished it. Stopped for two 10 minute lunches, several water breaks, and pictures. Most of trail descending was overgrown, trees overhead or downward slopes with either foot holds or roots in several spots. Overall, it took me 9 hours. Bring plenty of water. I wore spikes which helped immensely.

Ka'ena Point

5.6 miles   213ft elevation   Out & Back  Moderate

This trail is relatively flat along the coast and ends at the bird sanctuary, the fenced in portion right on the tip of the island. Along your hike you will see a rock arch, blowhole and possibly whales or monk seals. For those looking for something a little extra, you can even hike up the ridge to find a secret pillbox. Its a steep and rocky climb. Not much shade so be sure to bring plenty of water.

Kahekili Pillbox Hike

Kahuwai'iki Falls Hike

Kalauao Falls Hike

2.9 miles   1791ft elevation   Out & Back  Moderate/Hard

3 miles   -1000ft elevation   Loop Trail  Hard

Overall this was a pretty enjoyable hike. The trail was marked pretty good and not too hard on the leg muscles. The trek down to the falls was very steep and I would definitely recommend shoe spikes if you have them or very good hiking shoes. Gloves help out a lot also when going down to the falls and the trek back up to the top of the trail. Unfortunately the falls were not running good when I did this hike. We hadn't had a good rain in a little while. I did not do the full loop. I marked out the part I did not do in black on the map. So I kinda figured I went about 3 miles total, and the negative elevation because had to go down into the valley floor to get to the falls.

Koko Crater Arch

Pretty enjoyable hike. The trail was marked good with no surprises. Only one fork to go left on. Not too hard on the legs, but there were a few tougher inclines to deal with. There were ropes at some of the tough spots. I would definitely recommend shoe spikes if you have them or very good hiking shoes. Gloves help out a lot also when going up the ropes. It ends at a nice size pillbox with very nice views down to the ocean and the bay to the left.

Kealia Trail

2.6 miles   1100ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Hard

This was a nice hike with some good views along the way, as most of the trail is out in the open and faces the ocean. It's located high above Kaneohe Bay on ten beautiful acres of trees, flowers, birds and solitude. Not a lot of cover from the sun until the very end, but there is a tree or two in spots along the way that you can get out of the sun and feel the ocean air breeze to cool you off a little. It is mostly a steady incline all the way with 18 switchbacks to ease the upward trek.

Koko Crater Arch

.9 miles   354ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Moderate

Part of this trail is by a busy road. The Halona Blowhole Lookout is a popular spot so parking may be an issue. You can actually park right across the street from the trailhead if you are lucky. There is room for 3-4 cars. After walking along the road you will begin to hike up the hillside up towards the arch. Some parts of the trail are rocky and loose and there is no shade. Although it is a short hike, you can get hot quick.

Kolowalu

2.3 miles   196ft elevation   Out & Back  Moderate

Kolowalu Trail actually starts where a previous hike that I have gone on: Pu'u Pia Trail, also starts. The trail was mostly in the forest with some nice views along the way as I got closer to the end. It was definitely a calorie burner, as it was mostly long ascents, with a little relief here and there.

Kuli'ou'ou Ridge

4.7 miles   1650ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Moderate

Kuli'ou'ou Ridge Trail is a in medium physical challenge, with only minor obstaclesc along the way. There is only street parking here, so please respect the neighborhood. As always, the earlier the better to get a spot. The hike starts with a series of switchbacks through the forest, You will reach the ridge where the trail opens up, giving you beautiful views of the Leeward side of the Island and some neighboring ridges. You will begin your push to the summit with a series of stairs along the way. When you reach the trail's end, you will see beautiful views of the windward coast and Waimanalo..

Like Like Falls and V Falls

2.4 miles   636ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Moderate

You can park on the road before the gate to Ko’olau Golf Club. However, use caution as tickets are issued for vehicles not parked correctly along the road. The falls can also be accessed by parking at the Pali Lookout along Pali Highway (Route 61) it is $10 to park at the golf course parking lot. You can park down the hill on the street but it can be crowded. The trail head is at the back of the parking lot off to the right. Go past the cones and wire rope. you will get to a big graffiti structure. The trail goes to the left right before you fully get to the structure.

Lyon Arboretum & Aihualama Falls

Lyon Arboretum has over seven miles of hiking trails and boasts more than 6,000 taxa of tropical and sub-tropical plants on nearly 200 acres. One of the main trails leads to Aihualama Falls. That hike is approximately 1.2 miles out & back with a 357 foot elevation. Not a hard hike but it was muddy in a lot of places. There were so many trails that i just wondered around trying most of them.

Makiki Valley Loop

3.2 miles   1036ft elevation   Loop Trail  Moderate

This was a pretty good hike through the forest. No real views to speak of. If your just looking for exercise, then this is a pretty good loop, I suggest going clockwise where you have the choice, otherwise you will start off with a long butt-crunching incline.

Maunawili Falls

2.8 miles   1,007ft elevation   Out/Back Trail  Moderate

This trail was a nice hike through the woods. It is a little muddy in parts and you cross a stream several times. So at least you can wash off any mud you have accumulated on your shoes. I wore removable spikes again, as I personally find they come in handy, especially in the muddy areas or when traversing rocks or roots. The trail has inclines and declines, but nothing major. You will traverse sections of roots and sections with stairs. There were some nice views along the way. The trail ends at a beautiful waterfall with a great swimming hole below. People were jumping from the waterfall into the pool below, and some climbed up higher on the side of the waterfall to jump further. It's not for the faint at heart, and could be dangerous if the water is low in the pool below. Pretty well marked so I left off comments on the pictures.

Pali Twin Falls

1.2 miles   800ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Easy

Very short hike on the old Pali Highway. There is a big black gate blocking the entrance. If you don't enjoy food too much, you can squeeze by on the right side where it butts against the rocks. When you reach the "bridge" where there is a waterfall flowing under the road, look to the right and you’ll be able to see the one of the twin falls if they are flowing. It only takes 5-10 minutes to reach them from the road on an overgrown path, but it is pretty easy to follow. Good views of Kaneohe from the road.

Waiakeakua Falls

2.4 miles   958ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Moderate

For this hike, you actually start on the The Pu'u Pia Trail which is located on Alani Drive near Honolulu. There is plenty of parking along this road. After a short walk on a paved path, you will reach the trailhead. Unfortunately it hadn't rained in a little while so I wasn't expecting a great flow today. The falls are located in the Manoa Valley Rainforest. You will descend into the valley by veering off the Pu'u Pia trail and down a steep slope. You will cross streams, wet or dry, depending on water flow, hop over rocks until you reach a series of four waterfalls.

Waimea Valley Falls

1.9 miles   272ft elevation   Out/Back Paved Trail  Easy

This trail is a big tourist draw but is still worth the time to do it. I enjoyed the walk and all the interesting historic structures and numerous different types of plants and trees along the way. There are lifeguards at the end with lifejackets that you wear for safety if you want to swim in the "plunge pool" below the waterfall. I didn't swim in it this time, because I was headed to Waimea Beach afterword. I didn't add comments for the pictures as it's a paved tourist hike.

Laie Falls

7.9 miles   1,883ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Hard

Hikers must make a reservation with Hawaii Reserves Inc, before accessing this trail: http://www.hawaiireserves.com/pdf/HRI_Hiking_Application.pdf. There was no one there monitoring it, but I would get the official okay. This was a good hike. Had a combination of open road, open trail, and covered trail through the forest. Some steady inclines, but nothing too crazy. There were several view points along the way looking through the valley or down to the ocean. The trail was marked very well with pink ribbons, and there were no real "get lost or off trail" moments. There are basically two falls to see at the "end" of the trail. I say "end" because you could bypass the falls and keep going up to the Laie Summit. There are small "twin" falls at the bottom, and you can climb up the right side with the help of some ropes to get to the larger second level falls. There is a trail to the right up there that will take you to the top of that falls. Nice view of both levels.

Lua'alaea Falls

Lanikai Pillbox

1.8 miles   649ft elevation   Out/Back Trail  Moderate

This is a relatively calm hike, with nice views all the way up. You can't park near the trailhead, so I parked down at the beach and walked up to it. Less then a 10 minute walk. There are several bun/thigh buster spots, one right in the beginning, but they are over quickly. No real shade on the way up, so I would definitely bring enough water and sunscreen if you burn easy. There are 3 pillboxes, spread apart almost evenly. There are plenty of views on the way up, and on the sunny day I was here, there was a nice cool breeze in several spots, and a really nice breeze on top of the pillboxes. You can go inside each one and check out the artwork left behind by previous hikers. I started this hike at 10am. I would probably go a little earlier if I were you, to beat the heat, if the heat gets to you easy. This seems like it would be a great early morning hike to watch the sunrise. The trail can be slippery in parts, especially going down.

Lulumahu Falls

1.6 miles   931ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Moderate

Overall this was a pretty descent hike. I did get off track a little in the beginning, so I cut over to the left into the clearing. The lack of trail markers again, led to a little confusion, for me anyway, as there were multiple trail off-shoots. Definitely pay attention to the AllTrails App if you have it. The falls were running pretty good. I climbed up to all three levels.. The first two levels were a pretty moderate climb. The third level was a little dicey doing by myself, as there was no ropes and have to always think about falling backward and really hurting yourself with no one around. I had the falls all to myself for about 30 minutes. The hike back was okay, but again, pay attention, because I ended up backtracking a little bit a couple times. At the end, instead of cutting back through the forest back to the trail head, I followed the dirt road all the way out and ended up at the left side of the parking lot, which was fine by me.

Makapu'u Lighthouse

2.5 miles   505ft elevation   Out/Back Paved Trail  Easy

This trail is a big tourist draw, but is still worth the time to do it. I enjoyed the walk and all the views along the way. A nice breeze every now and then helped beat the heat. It is a steady incline for the most part until you reach the top. There are some stairs at the end to go up to the viewpoint. There is no shade, but there are several spots along the way to catch your breath, if needed. On a clear day you can see the Islands of Molokai and Lanai across the channel. I didn't add comments for the pictures, as it's a paved tourist hike.

Manana Ridge

6.9 miles   1414ft elevation   Out & Back  Hard

This was a tough hike with a lot of fantastic views along the way. You will see the Waihee valley and many beautiful views of the ocean. The trail is well maintained for the most part until you get higher up, There is a nice spot along the way with a a picnic table. A nice place to take a water break. Some steeper inclines here and there but was definitely worth the effort and the weather cooperated with some very clear skies. The whole route is 6.9 mile, but I turned around a little past the 2.5 mile marker, making it a nice 5 mile hike.

Moanalua Middle Ridge to Stairway to Heaven

10.5 miles   5,029ft elevation   Out/Back Trail  Hard

This trail was definitely long, hot and challenging in many spots. It was well worn and not hard to follow. A lot of very steep climbs in many places, so as always, my spikes came in very handy. There were quite a few steep inclines, and they were not short stints, so it was difficult, but not undo-able. It was one of those hikes, where you know what's at the end, and you push yourself mentally and physically to get there. Its a thousand dollar fine, if you get caught trying to go up them from the bottom, so going the back way, albeit a lot longer, is definitely easier on your wallet. The stairs were closed back in 1987 for safety reasons, so they are like the forbidden fruit for a lot of visitors to the Island. Once you get to the top, there is a nice little area to rest, eat and drink. Then you can traverse down the stairs as far as you want, to get some great pictures. It took me 4 hours to get to the top, and then 3 hours to get back down. Do bring plenty of water. I froze a few bottles also, which works out nicely, cause by the time they thaw, you are ready for a cold drink. I took my time both ways, stopping for pictures and water, so you could probably do it a little faster. It was well worth it to me to do this hike!

Pu'u Ma'eli'eli

2.3 miles   600ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Moderate

This hike is also called "Kaneohe Pillbox". It is a long steady incline all the way, but not too tough, and easy to follow, on the windward side of Oahu. The trail was a little muddy and slippery in places. The hike begins in the trees right off the highway, with views of Kaneohe Bay along the way and ends at a pillbox with a gorgeous 180 degree view of the bay. You also get a good view of the Marine base on the other side.

Waimano Falls

2.9 miles   810ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Hard

The falls are located in the center of Oahu near Pearl City. The trailhead is located at the end of Komo Mai Drive. You can park along the road, but don't park past the no parking signs at the end of the cul-de-sac. You start on the Manana Ridge Trail where you will walk along a shaded path that follows the ridge, with some periodic views of the Manana Valley and the Waimano Valley. After a ways, the trail heads downhill on a steep and muddy descent to the floor of Waimano Valley and to the lower and upper falls.

Waipuilani Falls

1.9 miles   688ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Moderate

This was a pretty descent hike. Plenty of parking at Pali Lookout. To get to the trailhead, you walk back down the entrance road a couple hundred feet and look to the left for the entrance. The trail was marked okay, but I tend to rely more and more on AllTrails these days. A lot of trail markers have fallen off or been removed. No real views along the way. It's a hike through the woods all the way. The falls were not running that strong, but it was still a great scene. There was also a creepy cave that you can climb up to and go in. It doesn't go too far in thankfully as it reminisced scary movies "Don't go in the creepy dark cave!"

Makaua Falls

1.3 miles   944ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Hard

Makaua Falls is usually only visible after heavy rains, It is a tall waterfall located on the eastern shore of Oahu, near the town of Kaaawa. It's a short trek into the valley, but it has plenty of fun and challenging obstacles. You will hop rocks, slip through mud, and even climb a small waterfall. I had to park down the street at the beach park as there was no parking close to the trailhead.

Manoa Falls

1.7 miles   633ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Moderate

Decent amount of parking available. Most times the falls won't be running strong, unless a decent rain storm happened recently. Trail can be wet and slippery in some areas. I took my time and stopped for pictures, waiting for people to be out of each shot. Although the falls were pretty weak, it was nice to hang out and see it. Take your time, enjoy the scenery and just enjoy the relatively calm hike. You can get wet in the tidal pool if you want. Just beware that some of the tidal pools in Hawaii may have a bacteria called "Leptospirosis". Look it up for symptoms. This is a single path all the way to the falls and you can't get lost along the way, so I didn't comment on any of the pictures..

Mo'ole Falls

3.0 miles   1076ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Moderate

Well, thank goodness for a fully charged phone and google maps!! The Mo 'Ole Falls Trail was overgrown and terribly marked. The trail was hard to follow in a lot of places. Just keep looking for the obvious trampled path. I finally made it to the first waterfall and it was not very exciting, due to the lack of rain recently. I was not sure of where the trail went from there, to the second waterfall higher up, so I decided not to chance it. I got off the trail somehow on the way back and was definitely lost. Luckily I remembered the name of the street my truck was parked on, so I used google maps in the walking mode, to trudge through the trees until I could hear the highway nearby. Made it through all the brush and fallen tree limbs until I came upon a chain link fence along the road. Scaled it, lost one of my shoe spikes in the process and ended up along the highway about a 15 minute walk below where I parked. Shirt muddy and ripped, and thoroughly frustrated LOL Anyway, it was an adventure for the books. Tip: Always make sure your phone is fully charged and you have one of those external battery units. You never know when it you might need it!!!

Pu'u Pia

1.9 miles   721ft elevation   Out & Back Trail  Moderate

This was a short and easy hike located near Manoa, The majority of this trail is shaded in the woods and I ran into some muddy areas along the way. There were a lot of roots, from small to large on the trail. It's was fairly simple to follow the route as you ascend to a lookout point of Honolulu and the Ko'olau Range.

Waimano Tunnels Loop

2.5 miles   488ft elevation   Loop Trail  Easy

This hike is located in the center of Oahu near Pearl City that takes you along the Upper Waimano Ridge trail, with good views of Waimano Valley. The interesting part of this hike is you can walk through up to 10 different tunnels, which were used as an irrigation system.

Wiliwilinui Ridge

4.7 miles   1,617ft elevation   Out/Back Trail  Moderate

This trail was challenging in parts, but I really enjoyed it. This was not an easy hike in places. It was one of my first hikes on the island and I just had regular sneakers on and it was muddy in several places, making it very slippery in places, especially going back down. On this hike, I met a couple from overseas, and she had on removable shoe spikes. Ahhhh, the light bulb came on in my head and I immediately ordered a pair from Amazon. A few ropes in places that really came in handy, especially on the return trip. Some steps, either man-made or cut into the slope really helped out. It ends at a nice open spot with a bench, overlooking some beautiful views. I get such an amazing feeling when I arrive at my destination. Such a sense of accomplishment. On the way back, I was definitely trying not to slide down the hill in several spots. Had to turn around backwards several times to go down certain sections, mostly on the top third of the trail. It was almost more difficult going down then it was up. As with all the hikes, bring plenty of water, and a nice hand towel comes in handy to wipe your sweat. Long hike, but worth it for the views and of course, the personal challenge!

Maui Hikes

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Makamaka'ole Falls Trail

2.0 miles   528ft elevation   Out & Back  Moderate

The Makamaka'ole Falls Trail, is also known as 13 Crossings, You will cross Makamaka'ole Stream 13 times and these crossings are often not very easy. The falls reside in the West Maui Forest Reserve in Wailuku, You will encounter a dense bamboo forest along the way as well as Guava trees and fruit throughout the hike. The trail is often very narrow in places so watch your footing.

Upper Waikani Falls

0.1 miles   6ft elevation   Out & Back  Easy

Upper Waikani Falls also know as "Three Bears Falls" is located just beyond Mile Marker 19 on the Hana Highway,The falls cascade from a height of seventy feet to the Wailua Nui Stream below, It is one of the most popular waterfalls in the Hawaiian Islands. It is only a tenth of a mile from the road, but parking is almost non-existent. If you get lucky with a spot, it is definitely worth the stop.

Nakalele Blow Hole

1.2 miles   308ft elevation   Out & Back  Moderate

This is a short hike on the northern coastline of West Maui. The blowhole is a three foot diameter hole in a lava shelf above an ocean cave. When the waves go in, water pressure forces a nice eruption of water up to fifty feet in the air. Nakalele means “leaning” because of the often high winds. Getting close to the blowhole is extremely dangerous. Please keep a safe distance. You can actually drive down the road a little further and park close to the blowhole, but I wanted to hike and see the views.

Waihee Ridge Trail

4.0 miles   1591ft elevation   Out & Back  Hard

This was a tough hike with a lot of fantastic views along the way. You will see the Waihee valley, Makamakaole Falls in the distance, Waihee and many beautiful views of the ocean, the Haleakala side of Maui. The trail is well maintained, with a couple of benches at some nice viewpoints along the way. There is even a picnic table at one section. The paved hill you start the hike on will kick your butt, and you will encounter several sections on the steeper side. It was definately worth the effort and the weather cooperated with some very clear skies.

Twin Falls Hike

1.8 miles   347ft elevation   Out & Back  Hard

The access to Twin Falls is provided to the public for free by Wailele Farm. They have a nice stand right before you enter. The parking lot is right off the Hana Highway and is a nice size. However it does gets full quick, so you may have to cruise back and forth until someone leaves. The hike is a not that long, with a nice path for most of the way.

Waimoku Falls

3.8 miles   908ft elevation   Out & Back  Moderate

Waimoku Falls is found at the end of the Pipiwai Trail, above Seven Sacred Pools on the Road to Hana. This hike also passes the Makahiku Falls along the way which are also beautiful. When you arrive at the falls, there is a sign which prohibits you to get closer to the base. I believe the worry is flash flooding on the stream that you have to cross to get to the base..

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