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Welcome to my top 10 scariest trails!
These trails are great for heart racing fun! Feel the panic as your foot slips
off of a loose rock, the trembling fear of crossing the narrow windswept dike, and the
adrenalin that surges through your body, pushing you further than you thought
was possible.
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Trail: |
Kuli'ou'ou Valley to Ridge
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| Difficulty: |
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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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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Trail: |
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: |
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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Trail: |
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: |
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: |
'Ohikilolo |
| Difficulty: |
Hard |
| Description: |
Follow the fence on a long journey to a steep triangular peak.
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Trail: |
Pu'u 'Ohulehule |
| Difficulty: |
Hard |
| Description: |
The mighty 'Ohulehule (elev 2265 ft) stands tall
in the lush Kahana Valley.
The trail overgrows quickly, so be prepared for a battle against the bushes.
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Trail: |
Wai'anae Ka'ala |
| Difficulty: |
Hard |
| Description: |
This trail is a fast way to get up to O'ahu's highest
peak. There is a lot of steep climbing, but before you know it, you're there!
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Trail: |
Koko Crater |
| Difficulty: |
Hard |
| Description: |
Climb to the top of Pu'u Ma'i (elev. 1208 ft) for spectacular 360 degree
views on O'ahu's southern shore.
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