Nakalale Blowhole
Hike to an incredible blowhole on the shores of Maui.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 58 m
- Descent
- 58 m
Hiking in Hawaii
Go hiking in Hawaii with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 38 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Hawaii.
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Hiking Routes in Hawaii
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
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
Pipiwai 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
Haleakalā Crater: Sliding Sands Trail
Out-and-back journey to the crater floor, from the summit area of Haleakalā.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 886 m
- Descent
- 886 m
Haleakalā Crater: Sliding Sands to Halemau'u Trail
A point-to-point hike across the expansive crater, utilizing “hiker pick-up” along the highway.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 524 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Halema'uma'u Trail
One of the best hikes for viewing lava in Volcanos National Park.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 193 m
- Descent
- 193 m
Hilina Pali Overlook Loop
A challenging hike down to the Hilina Slump.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 654 m
- Descent
- 654 m
Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs
View one of the most extensive petroglyph fields in Polynesia.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 14 m
- Descent
- 14 m
Napau Crater
Visit several stunning sites in one long hike.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 435 m
- Descent
- 435 m
Waimano Falls
One of Oahu's most famous hikes, with a multi-tiered waterfall and beautiful pools at the end.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 264 m
- Descent
- 264 m