- Bring water! (lots of water) Most hikes are full sun.
- Wear shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Don’t hike in your slippers (flip flops)
- Park responsibly. Many trailheads are within neighbors and parking can be tricky and limited. So, be aware of where it’s appropriate to park.
- Remember the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace, Episode 34
- Plan Ahead & Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Easy Hikes on Oahu for Beginners
1. Diamond Head Summit Trail
Roundtrip: 1.6 miles
Terrain: Hot, Dry
Elevation Gain: 560 ft
Location: Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
2. Makapu’U Point Lighthouse Trail
Roundtrip: 2.0 miles
Terrain: Hot, Dry
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Location: Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
3. Moana Falls Trail
Roundtrip: 1.6 miles
Terrain: Shaded
Elevation Gain: 800 ft
Location: 37 Manoa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822
4. Waimea Valley Trail
Roundtrip: 1.5 miles
Terrain: Shaded
Elevation Gain: 240 ft
Location: 59-864 Kamehameha Highway Haleiwa, Hawaii 96712
5. Ehukai Pillbox Trail
Roundtrip: 1.6 miles
Terrain: Sunny/Shaded
Elevation Gain: 912 ft
Location: 59-178 Ke Nui Rd, Haleiwa, HI 96712
In This Episode
- Episode 34
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Bryan Murphy is the creator of Hawaii's Best Travel and host of the Hawaii's Best podcast, a top-30 U.S. travel podcast with 650,000+ downloads and a 4.9-star rating from 280+ reviews on Apple Podcasts. A Certified Hawaii Destination Expert and member of the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, he helps visitors plan more meaningful trips to Hawaii with practical, respectful guidance. His work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Yahoo!, Simple Flying, USA Today, Parents, and Fox.


