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Maili Pillbox: Pink pillbox hike in Oahu, Hawaii

Maili Pillbox: Pink pillbox hike in Oahu, Hawaii

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The Pink Pillbox Hike, also known as the Puʻu O Hulu Trail, is a popular hiking trail located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. As you ascend the trail, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Kaena Point in the west, Mount Kaala in the North and Kapolei/Campbell Industrial Park in the south. The trail itself is approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 kilometers) round trip and is considered a moderately challenging hike. It takes about 45 minutes to 1…

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An Epic Hiking Adventure to Stairway To Heaven

An Epic Hiking Adventure to Stairway To Heaven

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Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Oahu, Hawaii, The Stairway to Heaven hike stands as a testament to natural beauty. Also known as “Haiku Stairs”, This exhilarating trail offers adventurous hikers a chance to ascend to the heavens, (not literally :P). This iconic trail continues to captivate the imagination of hiking enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we will take you to the virtual journey, unveiling the wonders and allure of the Stairway to Heaven hike in Oahu, Hawaii. The Stairway…

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The Best Guide for Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail

The Best Guide for Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail

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Overview Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail is a great hike for families, dog owners, casual hikers, large groups, bikers, or just people wanting to jog an incline. The path is incredibly friendly. As a hike however, in my opinion, it is fairly boring, with little challenge. There are plenty of side adventures though, including a beach you can walk to, hiking beyond the path to the pillboxes, being up close to the lighthouse, and hiking down to the tidepools. Directions The…

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The Best Guide for Kuilouou Ridge Trail

The Best Guide for Kuilouou Ridge Trail

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Overview The Kuilouou Ridge Trail is a hike located in Hawaii Kai, the eastern edge of Honolulu. The hike is a bit longer than some of the other hikes on our hike list. The terrain is probably the most interesting part of this hike, as you will enter distinct areas. As you see from the above image, there is a lot of zig-zagging early on. This means the elevation gain is divided over a longer distance, meaning it is EASY….

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The Best Guide for the Lanikai Pillboxes Hike

The Best Guide for the Lanikai Pillboxes Hike

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Overview The Lanikai Pillbox hike is one of the most popular hikes on Oahu! Not only is the area, Kailua, very popular with Japanese tourists, but there are many young tourists coming here to get a glimpse of the ridiculous view and take Instagram selfies (examples here). This hike is the best “value” hike — you hike a short period, but you get an amazing view. Also nice is that this hike is almost never muddy, since there is no…

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manoa falls hike
The Best Guide to Manoa Falls

The Best Guide to Manoa Falls

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Manoa Falls is a gorgeous stroll through the wet valley of Manoa, where you can see vast areas of green nature and the amazing waterfall at the end. It’s not difficult at all, however, there seems to be a lot of issues with people slipping due to the moist ground conditions (wet rock, wet steps). Pictures I have show you how slippery the area is, even though it’s not raining. Directions Manoa Falls is located in a residential area of…

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The Best Guide for the Diamond Head Hike

The Best Guide for the Diamond Head Hike

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Hike Summary Diamond Head is a great hike for families and tourists. There’s pavement, slightly rocky paths, many turns, a dark tunnel, a long flight of stairs, and a little pillbox-like thing you can crawl through. It’s an easy hike. You can try and find parking here for $5 a car, but parking is limited. On weekends, when it’s busy, I recommend parking at Kapiolani Community College and walking up. It’s definitely the most popular hike on the island. There…

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The Best Guide for the Koko Head Crater Trail Hike

The Best Guide for the Koko Head Crater Trail Hike

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Overview This hike might be on my top 2 hikes in Hawaii. It is not a typical hike where you run around in some trees, but rather, a big climb towards the top. There is something appealing about looking back and seeing how far up you are… and something disheartening about looking up at the steep climb ahead. The views are so-so, but I love the appeal of this hike and it is very unique. It’s also great that it…

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