6 Best Oahu Hawaii Hikes | Easy to Intermediate, Family-Friendly Oahu Hikes

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Make room in your Hawaii itinerary for these Oahu hikes. They are not the hardest, but these Oahu hikes will make you happy you got out of Waikiki.
Here are our 6 favorite easy-to-intermediate Oahu hikes. With our toddler in tow, we show you how to climb Diamond, conquer Koko Crater (almost), traverse Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail, and climb to the best Oahu pillboxes on the island. These are family-friendly, kid-friendly, senior-friendly type hikes for you to enjoy.
Listed in no order, find the best Oahu hike for your trip to Hawaii!
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Best Oahu, Hawaii Hikes | Our 6 favorite Oahu hikes
00:00 Intro
01:14 How to hike safely on Oahu
02:00 Judd Trail to Jackass Ginger Pool hike
03:42 Koko Head Crater Tramway Hike
05:36 Diamond Head Hike (Le’ahi)
08:12 Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail
10:05 Ehukai Pillbox Hike (Sunset Pillbox Hike)
11:41 Lanikai Pillbox Hike (Kaiwa Ridge Trail)
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Ehukai (Sunset) Pillbox Hike: goo.gl/maps/Z1hg4U31fdCMBaMm9
Lanikai Pillbox Hike (Kaiwa Ridge Trail): goo.gl/maps/jRwhtTJRGUpuyjvM9
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@bertbrecht7540 3 года назад

Well done review. Thanks! I don't think ill need to buy a guide book ever again.

@tehaniaweau-garcia8286 3 года назад

As someone who is born and raised in Hawaii and is also part Hawaiian, can I just say THANK YOU for telling visitors to respect the land. This was a great video to watch! But I do want to mention that our rivers, ponds, and streams will often have leptospirosis in them because we have a lot of wild boars here, so please be careful if you do fill a bottle with our water.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

My coworker got it, not fatal but like having a nasty flu! Thank you for watching and the nice comment.

@christopherturco197 3 года назад

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Leptospirosis can be fatal if not treated early. Sometimes goes undiagnosed because symptoms are so similar to the flu. It's best not to underestimate its seriousness. Not acquired only by drinking contaminated water, Can also be contracted through open sores/cuts.

@pretoriaafro5074 Год назад

Thanks for that tip!

@dc-13258 Год назад

Lanikai Pillbox Hike was surprising difficult for me, but I think it was mostly due to a combination of recovering from a cold, eating a heavy breakfast, and wearing bad shoes not good for the steep sandy rocks. I even specifically bought a pair of Chacos but didn’t use them for the hike because it didn’t match my outfit. Lesson learned!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Год назад

It is a good climb to the top! Good shoes help a lot. Thanks for sharing and try it again on the next trip with the Chacos.

@JordanHeller1 2 года назад

Kind people and a favorite channel

@RustyGolfer 3 года назад

Love watching your vids, done most of these hikes, we patiently look forward to been back one day. Mahalo.

@elivasquez5976 3 года назад

Great job guys! Awesome detailed video. You would be surprised how many people don't state parking for most of these hikes... thank you!!

@TolKOZAK 3 года назад

I'm so happy to find your site. We missed Oahu this December. My wife and I have spent about 20 weeks in Hawaii over the last 5 years, mostly in Oahu. We have only been to 3 of your 6 with Diamond Head the most times. In my 70s but still can do Diamond head in about 30 minutes. Thanks for the very informative and well done video. Hope to come back soon. Aloha.

@magdalena5565 Год назад

Beautiful Family ❤

@evesoto3471 3 года назад

Yay! My level of hiking.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

Yeah, no stairway to heaven or manana ridge trail here.

@mysticada 2 года назад

I love you guys planning on my first trip to Hawaii hopefully this spring. Your videos are so helpful and congratulations!

@XioArleen 3 года назад

thanks so much!! I was looking for easy hikes to do and the fact that your toddler can do it gives me confidence. lol

@jaisonlives 2 года назад

My trip is going to be the bomb! Thanks for your videos.

@ThrivingAfterThirty 2 года назад

We did Koko Crater yesterday and it is the most challenging hike we have ever done.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 2 года назад

sorry to hear that! It can be a tough in the heat and going all the way up. I'm glad you survived.

@Ash_Avvy 11 месяцев назад

Thanks ❤

@grisseldasoto2713 3 года назад

Thank you for this! I’m planing a trip to Oahu towards the middle of April & hoping to hike some of the trails you recommended!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

Have a great trip. Thanks for watching!

@MattKramerTravels 3 года назад

Loved the video! I am living in Hawaii for a few months and find your videos super helpful for things to do and also entertaining!

@TV-md7vx 3 года назад

아기랑 산에 올라가니 멋져요. 자주 올게요 어메이징

@wdwnutjm 3 месяца назад

very cool!!! I agree the Tevas are excellent but I'll go one step further and say we bought hiking sandals for our last trip - they were a game changer!!!

@bilguana11 3 года назад

I love to hike Hawai'i's trails in Tevas, where appropriate. There is zero heal lift. They are perfect for shallow stream crossings. In the '70s I climbed up the outside of Diamond Head.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

That would be one heck of a climb! Can’t do that anymore (I think).

@LivingTheDreaminHawaii Год назад

Such a nice video. Mahalo for posting.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Год назад

thanks for subscribing!

@HiFiBaller 3 года назад

love the channel, cheers.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

thanks for subscribing!

@darylbickford 3 года назад

Love this! We're hoping to make it out there this summer, we've rescheduled 3 times!!! Great hiking picks! You're videos are great!!!!!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

Mahalo for watching! How do you fit these hikes into your Oahu itinerary? Check out our Oahu itineraries for ways to save, when to make reservations, where to stay, and a step-by-step pre-travel testing video: thehawaiivacationguide.com/oahu/

@mistermerita341 3 года назад

New subscriber here. Thank you for all the trails..

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

thanks for subscribing!

@angelabeniaminov6550 2 года назад

Hi guys, first I want to thank you!! All your info has been relevant and has helped us a lot to plan our vacation on April. I have a question which one of this is accessible to get in and specially OUT in uber? thanks

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 2 года назад

Koko, Diamond Head, and the Makapu’u lighthouse are the best one accessible from Waikiki with Uber or taxi. Thanks for watching!

@AlohaGirlwithAkitas 2 года назад

so i'm from switzerland and i'm doing some hikes here. I find Koko head hard

@billhobartclairvoyantmedium 3 года назад

Another great video but I’ll probably be staying on Maui and Jordan does need TEVAS! No one can wear flip flops to hike...can they ?😉

@minzyminz9987 3 года назад

if henry can do the koko head stairs I should be able too :

@KimofCoventry 2 года назад

Have been enjoying your videos, even though our kids are grown. We have our 30th anniversary trip planned/paid, Feb 2022. Hoping we can still make it! Can you tell me what sunglasses you are wearing in this video? We live in New England so already have much loved Tevas :-) My husband lived on Oahu as a child. I can never live away from snow! Thanks for all of your useful content!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and congrats on the 30th anniversary trip! $25 polarized sunglasses are from Goodr: goodr.com/. They are wonderful.

@kristenabbate9446 4 месяца назад

Thank you for another wonderful video. For all intermediate hiking on Oahu would you say that teva/ Chaco type shoes work or should we pack our actual hiking boots like we wear for national park hiking?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 4 месяца назад

For intermediate hiking, closed toe shoes would be safer. The lava rock and muddy conditions warrant more grip and protection. Have a wonderful hiking trip!

@kapellekonig6512 2 года назад

Hey guys, I've been doing some research on ridge hikes on Oahu. It has come down to Wiliwilinui and Kuli'ouou. I will just be able to make time for one. Any opinions?

@vanillall1 3 года назад

Was this a hiking video or a tavas commercial 😅 great video! (Going to get me some tavas now lol)

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

LOL, we are trying to get a free pair of Tevas but Teva isn't listening. We do have a link to them on our website though: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-recommendations/hawaii-travel-gear/

@timgraymatter 3 года назад

I didn’t have my protractor.... 😁

@td13669 3 года назад

Would Lulumahu falls be doable for kids?🤔 Love your videos😊

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

It may be muddy and slippery for them, similar to Judd Trail. Reminder, that trail requires a permit. Thanks for watching!

@debby7822 2 года назад

Erica-Which Tevas do you recommend? Light hiking/rocky water activity wise..

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 2 года назад

I have them listed on our Travel Gear section on our website! Thanks for asking, I love them! thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-recommendations/hawaii-travel-gear/

@TheLynchbro 2 года назад

I’m going next month! Planning koko crater and diamond head same day. Possible to park and one and walk other? Or park one and Uber?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 2 года назад

Gotta drive to the other. Can’t walk that distance in a reasonable time. Have a good trip!

@deborahharrington5379 2 года назад

Maybe I missed this but it looks like there are two separate pillbox hikes? The second one being the Lanikai pillbox hike, what is the first called? Or was it all the same hike? Planning a trip to Oahu with our will be 10 month old in March and loving your videos and itineraries!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 2 года назад

'Ehukai pillbox is the other one we did, that is located on North Shore. Have fun with the 10-month old on Oahu! Bring that baby carrier and hit the trails!! Thanks for watching.

@birdman5223 8 месяцев назад

😍

@JessicaKissinger88 3 года назад

Been waiting for this! Thank you so much!!

@ShopBanksTees 3 года назад

Is there a second Diamond Head trail? I hiked it (or so I think now lol) but definitely didn’t go through a tunnel.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

i only know the way through the tunnel. One viewer mentioned a way up the side but that was in the 70s.

@megalomaniac7972 3 года назад

Do you have any suggestions for easy hikes for older people? Like >65 or just places to walk around that look nice. I was thinking Manoa Falls, Byodo, maybe the lighthouse

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

The falls is not an easy hike. I say the Makapu'u lighthouse and check out the many botanical gardens on the island!

@megalomaniac7972 3 года назад

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Hm that's true I didn't see too may older people hiing manoa. Botanical gardens are a good call. I think they'll enjoy hoomaluhia.

@ireneconde5441 2 года назад

Trip Advisor lists Mānoa Falls Trail to be easy. My husband and I took this upward hike and to my memory there was only place that had a larger rock to get above and it might have been 2 feet in height. Otherwise it was very beautiful and it was a breeze. I was 61 at the time. 🌴 🌺 🌈

@mikercflyer7383 3 года назад

Waiting for you to take a glider ride if it is still in operation.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

We will put it on our list for our next visit! I don't know if Erica will let me go...

@lizdancer1023 3 года назад

Do you think that all of these hikes would be doable in chacos? Similar to tevas but wanted to see if you (or anyone else) had any ideas about chacos!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

They are so similar to tevas that I think they will work. everyone is different on their hiking abilities so use what you are comfortable with! thanks for watching!

@raulortega4031 3 года назад

Hello i have questions how it’s the water in this time next week in travel to Hawaii Honolulu I’m excited

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

Weather report may say rain but it may only rain in the morning. An all day rain, overcast day is rare.

@raulortega4031 3 года назад

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide thanks 🙏

@jopayskicapulong9036 3 года назад

Did you take Henry to Lanikai Pillbox? Thanks.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

Yes we did. It is steep for the first 200 yards so we carried him but after that he could walk or be carried easily. We just didn't film that hike very much.

@tipsontravels2218 2 года назад

From Waikiki beach hostel to Koko Crater is there a bus ??? Great vid thankU👍

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 2 года назад

Yes, the public bus goes out there and the Waikiki Trolley hop on hop off service will get you close - Hawaii Kai Shopping Center

@tipsontravels2218 2 года назад

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Thank U from New Zealand 🇭🇲

@MokuNui808 3 года назад

The questions is can people pop off the judd trail and do any wild camping?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

good question. I wouldn't recommend it and I don't think it is legal.

@dioniubales 2 года назад

Hello, quick question what are the drone rules in hawaii? I have a mavic mini 2 can i fly it there?.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 2 года назад

Get Air Maps app as that shows you where to fly. Also 107c license is recommended if you fly. Oahu has a lot of restricted air space due to all the military/airports

@kathleenvera3395 2 года назад

i won't be driving when i get there will uber or lyft take you to those parks?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 2 года назад

They will take you wherever you want to go!

@extremelylargeslug4438 3 года назад

Do you think O’ahu is a lot more overcrowded compared to Maui?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

thanks for asking, do you mean now or in 2019? Tourism is down over 70% so nothing feels crowded. O'ahu has over 60% of the state's population on the 3rd largest island so it is more developed.

@ramangill5193 3 года назад

If only 1 hike can be done, which one do you recommend?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

Koko crater for me. I like the views.

@megalomaniac7972 3 года назад

on Judd trail do you go left or right?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

go left for less mud and higher elevation, go right to follow the stream. Most go left for a hike through the woods.

@megalomaniac7972 3 года назад

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Less mud preferred :) thanks for the heads-up! Might go check out that trail this weekend.

@Soulman6969 3 года назад

Sponsored by Tevas!!! 🤣🤣🤣

@kimbrosballers 3 года назад

So do you have to wear masks on these hikes or not? I saw some people wearing them and you guys did only on the Diamond Head hike. It would be nice if you could share this very important info because that would determine whether or not we would do these hikes.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 3 года назад

Masks are required and use your best judgement when no one is on the trail.

@JessicaKissinger88 3 года назад

I feel like if you’re outside and literally NO ONE is around, pull your mask down to breathe a bit easier. But as soon as you see or hear someone else hiking, be polite and pull your mask back up over your mouth and nose. It takes very little effort to respect others and be aware that traveling to Hawaii, especially during a pandemic, is a major privilege. 💕

@redcoatphilip 4 дня назад

Hi All I have seen online and some of your hikes are on private land and there's fines. Can you please confirm?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 4 дня назад

The hikes we share are on public land and accessible. There are some hikes on Oahu that are on private land. We don’t share those. Check AllTrails for current conditions and rules and follow posted signs for trails in Hawaii.

@kaleoy7584 2 года назад

I live in Hawaii Kai. The ONLY way I would climb Koko Head, if there was a huge slide to go down after reaching the very top of the hike.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 2 года назад

😂 that would be awesome! Slide right into Hanauma Bay or Koko Marina for breakfast after the hike.

@mydogisbailey 3 года назад

sis ur husban is foin!!!!!

@nepalilifestyle2630 3 года назад

ok so beautyful seen I love so much quit baby

@ColleenDelaney918 2 года назад

Have you done the stairway to heaven?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 2 года назад

Yes, about 10 years ago. Honolulu voted to remove the stairs starting next year. The local neighborhood doesn't like the trespassers and Honolulu doesn't want people to get hurt on the dilapidated stairs.

@philvie Год назад

Ive always called it "hana a oou ma" bay, plus I would have added the Manoa falls hike

@hremaddox Год назад

Koko Head is not intermediate! 😂 i cursed and crawled the last half of it. I thought i would die.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Год назад

it is a tough one but congrats on making it to the top! We could not with Henry

@kellydun465 Год назад

Heather, I agree, I would consider this a hard hike. The steep incline, unsure footing and full sun exposure make this hike difficult going up as well as down. The most challenging part of the hike is balancing over those rails with the drop underneath! It is a short hike with an amazing view up top.

@annaherrera-cdhs327 Год назад

Are Masks still required?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Год назад

Not as of March 2022. Wear one if you like! This video is older

@qtnuisance Год назад

koko head is a hard hike & not family friendly. If anyone does do it & youre not physically prepared , please go early in the am. Koko head is not an easy hike!!! So many people get rescued there!!