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The Kahekili Trail is a short but adventurous ridge hike on the beautiful east coast of Oahu, Hawaii. With 600 meters of elevation over just three kilometers to the summit, this trail is a steep climb. With lots of exposed ridges, you will find some of the best east coast views while on the Kahekili …

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The Mau-umae Trail (Pu’u Lanipo Trail) is one of my favorite hikes near Waikiki and leads you all the way up to the scenic Koolau Summit Trail. You can actually start this trail from your hotel in Waikiki as it is so close. The route is pretty adventurous with muddy slopes and some minor rope …

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The Olomana Trail, also known as the ‘Three Peaks Hike’, on the east side of Oahu Hawaii is one of my favorite challenging hikes on the island. It’s quite technical with lots of bouldering, rope sections, and tree roots to navigate so your mind and body get quite the workout. Once you reach the first …

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The Makapu’u tide pools are one of the most beautiful spots on Oahu, Hawaii, and unlike a lot of tourist hotspots, this one is a little off the beaten track. In fact, each week thousands of people walk past the tide pools while hiking along the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail without even knowing they missed one …

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The infamous Dead Man’s Catwalk on Oahu has had an interesting lifespan. This amazing lookout over the east coast of Oahu rose to fame when a cement platform, known as the ‘Dead Man’s Catwalk’, became popular. Unfortunately, the land is privately owned by Kamehameha Schools and they recently decided to remove the cement slab due …

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The island of Oahu is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. With incredible beaches, adventurous hikes, Hawaiian cultural activities, and warm weather, it is an amazing place for a getaway. It can also be one of the most expensive places to visit with high-end hotels spread throughout Waikiki. I’ve created this …

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Oahu has some awesome easy hikes that are great for families, beginners, or people who want a half-day hiking trail adventure. I have put together this list of the best easy hikes on Oahu! To qualify for this list of easy hikes on Oahu, the trails must be under 2 hours and have no dangerous drop-offs, …

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The Pink Pillbox hike on Oahu (also known as the Maili Pillbox or the Pu’u O Hulu Trail ), is surrounded by breathtaking mountains and overlooks the crashing cerulean waves along the Waianae coast on the West Side of Oahu. Most of the well-known hikes on Oahu are in the east or central zones of …

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The Crouching Lion Hike is a short but steep incline hike that offers breathtaking views of Kahana Bay. Overlooking the quaint town of Kaaawaa with the menacing cliffs of Pu’u Manamana behind, this is a stunning coastal hike. The view from the top of this popular hike is seriously one of my favorite landscapes on …

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