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Welcome to my top 10 favorite trails!
Some are scary, some are walks in the park, but all of them have given me a
greater appreciation for life in the islands. Scroll down further to
see, what I feel, are the best of all time...
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Kuli'ou'ou Valley to Ridge
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Hard |
| Description: |
Try this challenging variation of going from the waterfall in the valley to the ridgeline...
but be prepared for a steep overgrown climb! | |
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The Dupont Trail
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| Difficulty: |
Hard |
| Description: |
Here's one way to get to Mt. Ka'ala, the highest peak on
O'ahu (elev. 4020 ft). The trail starts off by Waialua High School and crosses
through private land. | |
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Trail: |
Ka'au Crater |
| Difficulty: |
Medium |
| Description: |
Deep in the heart of Palolo lies Ka'au Crater, home of Ka'auhelemoa, Hawai'i's
own supernatural chicken! | |
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Trail: |
Ha'iku Stairs |
| Difficulty: |
Medium |
| Description: |
This short but very steep trail takes you up the stairway to heaven.
Some sections are near vertical. | |
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Pu'u Manamana |
| Difficulty: |
Hard |
| Description: |
This hike gets down to business in a hurry, and is said to be one of the most
difficult hikes on the island. | |
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Trail: |
'Ohikilolo |
| Difficulty: |
Hard |
| Description: |
Follow the fence on a long journey to a steep triangular peak.
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Pu'u Kalena |
| Difficulty: |
Hard |
| Description: |
Climb to O'ahu's second highest peak (elev. 3504 feet). Along the way, enjoy
the thrill of narrow ridge walking.
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Pu'u Piei |
| Difficulty: |
Hard |
| Description: |
For a short, but very steep climb, try this trail. Don't go up the wrong
ridge, though, or you'll either have to climb over a very steep peak or go back down to find
the correct trail.
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Trail: |
Poamoho Ridge |
| Difficulty: |
Medium |
| Description: |
This trail, beginning on the leeward Ko'olau Range, leads to one of the most
powerful views on the island, overlooking the awesome peaks of Piei, Manamana,
and Ohulehule.
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Trail: |
Nu'uanu-Judd |
| Difficulty: |
Medium |
| Description: |
A somewhat strenuous climb up 25 switchbacks takes you to an awesome lookout of
Nu'uanu Valley.
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