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Top trails in Hawaii (5)

Nā Pali Coast SP
Strenuous
Kalalau Trail

Permitted coastal trail past sea cliffs and waterfalls. 0 mi with about 6,500 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.

Distance:
22.0 mi
Gain:
6,500 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Honolulu
Moderate
Diamond Head Summit

Crater rim view of Waikīkī. 6 mi with about 560 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
1.6 mi
Gain:
560 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Oahu
Hard
Koko Head Stairs

1,048 railroad-tie stairs up an abandoned tramway. 8 mi with about 1,050 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
1.8 mi
Gain:
1,050 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Haleakalā NP
Moderate
Pipiwai Trail

Bamboo forest tunnel to 400-foot Waimoku Falls. 4 mi with about 650 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
3.4 mi
Gain:
650 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP
Moderate
Kīlauea Iki

Walk across the floor of a still-steaming crater. 3 mi with about 400 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
3.3 mi
Gain:
400 ft
Type:
Loop