Hikes in Hawaii

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• Ke Ala Hele Makalae - Kealia Coastal Walk

  Kapaa, Kauai

  The path by the sea - this is a great place to take an ocean front walk on the windward eastern coast of Kauai, just north of Kapaa town. Starting from the Kealia Beach and walking northward along the Ke Ala Hele Makalae path, you can stretch your legs and walk to Kuna Bay and a remote beach called "Donkey's" a little more then 1.5 miles one way. This pathway is an old railroad terrace that runs the coastline with amazing views and paved access for level sa

• Pihea Trail in Koke'e State Park

  Waimea, Kauai

  The Pihea Trail curves along the back of the Kalalau Valley providing access to of one of Hawaii's most picturesque views. Be prepared for hiking in the clouds, at this elevation cloud mists blow through the native forest obscuring and revealing rare windows into the natural world. In the mountains of Kaua'i there are trails that reach portions of the mountains that are usually inaccessible, except by helicopter on most of the Hawaiian islands. The Koke'e State Park has many t

• Kilauea Iki Trail at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

  Volcano, Big Island

  This hike is truly epic Hawaiian experience. Maintained by the National Park, it exposes the lava rock origins of the Islands by giving you access to the Kilauea Iki crater floor. The added bonus of National Park hiking is the added interpretation, maintenance, and safety provided with Rangers on staff to help visitors enjoy the area safely. The added bonus of this hike is the adjacent "Thurston Lava Tube" where you can walk into the inside of a once flowing lava river now lef

• Akaka Falls State Park

  Hilo, Big Island

  This Hamakua Coast area park is just 13 miles north of Hilo and has a pleasant self-guided hike through lush tropical rainforest. The State Park facilties include a paved pathway that loops along the Kolekole stream gulch featuring views of Akaka Falls plunging 442 feet, and the cascading 300 foot tall Kahuna Falls. At a Glance:Highlights: Tropical rainforest conditions surround incredible views of two huge waterfalls, a paved path loops