Rainbow Falls This short hike around Rainbow Falls Lookout explores a viewpoint facing a lovely waterfall and also ventures up to the top of the falls. ‘Akaka Falls This short loop slips through a tropical valley to bold views of a 442-foot single-drop waterfall. Kiholo Bay & Wainanali‘i Lagoon This coastal hike in Kiholo State Park Reserve has non-stop ocean views, crossing tide pools and beaches on the way to a turquoise lagoon.

Kalahuipua‘a Trail and Fishponds Loop This action-packed hike explores a lava field with a lava tube shelter and impressive fishponds along a gorgeous coastline. Malama Trail This short hike visits rare rock carvings in Puakō Petroglyph Archeological District on the west coast of the Big Island of Hawai'i. Waipi‘o Beach & Muliwai Trail Overlook This hike plunges into fantastically-wild Waipi‘o Valley, crosses a remote black sand beach (framed by cliffs and waterfalls), and climbs to a stellar view overlooking the ocean, beach, and valley. Each trail links to its own report complete with photos, GPS maps, elevation profiles, directions, and all the other information needed to locate and enjoy these day hikes. The table may also be sorted alphabetically or by distance to help you pick your next hike. This collection of trails on the Big Island of Hawai‘i is arranged from north to south. The Big Island is home to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Explore Hawaii’s largest island to see gorgeous beaches, waterfalls, historic sites, and volcanic features. Hiking HawaiiĬurrently, hikespeak offers information on hiking trails on just one of the Hawaiian Islands, the Big Island of Hawai‘i. The summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawai‘i is the highest point in Hawaii, at 13,802 feet. Stroll beautiful beaches, snorkel in tropical tide pools, watch waterfalls tumble, and witness volcanoes that mold the landscape.Īlthough beaches might by what come to mind when you think of the 50th state, Hawaii also has large volcanic mountains. Trails on the Hawaiian Islands are like nowhere else in America, passing through rainforests that wouldn’t grow in the contiguous states and visiting turquoise bays that only Hawaii can offer. The Aloha State is an inviting place for hikers.

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