6 Beautiful And Easy Hikes In

oahu

Oahu attracts millions of travelers every year who come seeking the island’s perfect balance between activity and relaxation. If you’re interested in exploring this beautiful Hawaiian island on foot, here are six easy Oahu hikes to get you started.

Diamond Head Summit Trail

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– Distance: 2.5 km – Duration: 1- 2 hours round trip – Elevation: 560 ft – Admission: $5 per car or $1 per person for pedestrians * Relatively short and easy despite the elevation * Breathtaking panoramas of the island

Waimea Valley Hike

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– Distance: 2.4 km – Duration: 1- 2 hours – Elevation: 240 ft – Admission: $16 for adults, $8 for children * Gentle and accessible walk around some stunning botanical gardens on the North Shore * The waterfall is suitable for swimming, so you can take a refreshing dip after the hike.

Lanikai Pillbox Hike

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– Distance: 1.8 km – Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours – Elevation: 500 ft – Admission: Free * Gives sweeping views over the white sand beach and crystal clear waters * Pretty steep, but it’s very short

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– Distance: 2.5 km – Duration: 1 – 2 hours – Elevation: 800 ft – Admission: Free, or $5 parking fee * One of the most accessible and easy hikes * Sits within a lush bamboo forest with giant trees as old as 100 years.

Manoa Falls Trail

Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail

– Distance: 3.2 km – Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours – Elevation: 500 ft – Admission: Free * A paved road and a short ascent to the observation deck and lighthouse * One of the most popular easy Oahu hikes.

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– Distance: 0.8 km – Duration: 45 – 60 minutes – Elevation: 60 ft – Admission: Free * Perhaps the shortest hike on the island. * An abundance of interesting native plant life, such as bamboo and macadamia nut trees

Friendship Garden Trail

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