Puna Trail to Hā'ena Beach
A leisurely hike in lush jungle to a pristine white sand beach.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 83 m
- Descent
- 83 m
Hiking in Hawaii
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Hiking Routes in Hawaii
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
A remote hike at the southernmost tip of Hawai'i to an extremely rare green sand beach.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 106 m
- Descent
- 102 m
Kealakekua Bay
A historical hike with majestic bay and mountain views and some of the best snorkelling on the island.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 394 m
- Descent
- 394 m
Kīholo Bay
A rugged, beautiful coastal hike to a turquoise lagoon filled with green sea turtles.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 18 m
- Descent
- 18 m
Waipi'o Valley and Muliwai Trail
A challenging hike with some of the most famous valley views on Hawai'i.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Pololū Valley and Awini Trail
An accessible valley hike with sweeping blue ocean and lush valley views.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 347 m
- Descent
- 347 m
Kūloa Point and Pools of 'Ohe'o
Casual hike with ocean views, ancient ruins, and waterfalls of the “Seven Sacred Pools.”
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 39 m
- Descent
- 39 m
Pīpīwai Trail to Waimoku Falls
Hike through a jungle gorge with towering bamboo forest and impressive waterfalls.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 196 m
- Descent
- 196 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Hawaii
25 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
25 of the Most Incredible Day Hikes in the United States
4 routes · Hiking
Best Hikes in Haleakala NP: "The House of the Sun"
6 routes · Hiking
Hike into Mordor in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
7 routes · Hiking
The Big Island’s Top 7 Hikes that End on Pristine Beaches
63 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking