Best places: Hiking areas in East Honolulu, United States

Popular hiking trail over easygoing terrain overlooking Kailua Bay & the Ko’olau Mountains.

Natural hiking area with paved trail & overlook, ocean views, lighthouse & whale-watching potential.

This short, sometimes narrow trail features 2 military bunkers & a panoramic view of Lanikai Beach.

A historic hiking trail leads visitors to this iconic summit, with panoramic ocean & city views.

Steep hike up an abandoned railroad track on Koko Crater, with dramatic ocean & city views.

👍👍 If you love hiking. This is for you. 2 miles walk with 500 feet elevation. You can walk here with your kids and pets. You will experience the cool breeze from the ocean because it is an open trail. There is a light house at the top where you can take a good photos. The ocean views in this trail is p...

Sprawling collection of sports fields, gardens, picnic areas & stairs climbing a volcanic crater.

Extinct volcano is a popular hiking destination with a rugged trail leading to panoramic views.

This picturesque rainforest trail leading to Mānoa Falls has appeared in several movies.

Tropical rainforest featuring hiking trails & access to the famous Manoa Falls waterfall.

3.5-mile hiking & biking path on a former railroad bed & dirt road amid dramatic coastal scenery.

Steep reserve trail along a ridge through koa and guava forest & lush native vegetation.

👍👍 Maili is such a fun hike to experience sunset for. The hike is generally short, but elevation is challenging in some spots. Depending on fitness level, the hike is very doable. Bring some bug spray because it is bad! Parking is generous but don’t forget to lock your car!

Short, steep climb through thick vegetation to a rock formation with views over Kahana Bay.

Trailhead with a parking lot for this 5.3-mile ridge trail surrounded by rainforest & valleys.

This picturesque waterfall in Waimea Valley drops into a pool surrounded by lush foliage.

Scenic, 5-mi. hiking loop featuring lush tropical vegetation, pools & waterfalls.

Unofficial, unmarked trail that crosses the creek through a bamboo forest leading to Lulumahu Falls.

Steep jungle trail circling around a crater & past 3 waterfalls, with views of Honolulu & the ocean.