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Hiking with Kids on Oahu

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MAKIKI VALLEY TRAIL:

 

"The Makiki Valley Loop is located in the lush tropical forest of Makiki Valley. The paths loops on three trails through eucalyptus and bamboo groves up, across and back down the valley. There are several stream crossings and scenic views of Honolulu and the Manoa Valley. "

 The kids and I love this trail! Its easy to get to, has parking that is relatively secure and safe, clean bathrooms ant the beginning of the hike, well maintained trail, great views, and just the right length (about 3 miles for the loop) for the kids and I to do.  We have done it twice and will be back, for sure.

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AIEA LOOP TRAIL: This is a beginner trail which starts at the top of Aiea Heights Drive.  At the top of the drive is a park. After entering the park the road splits into a one way loop.  Park at the first parking area after the split.  The Aiea Loop Trail starts at this point.The trail makes a 4-1/2 mile loop around a graded ridge.  There are some great views of Halawa Valley and the H-3 tunnels.  This trail is also used by mountain bikers so be careful around blind corners.  The hiking time is 2 - 2 1/2 hours.

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Above and below: Pictures from The Aiea Loop Trail.

Above and Below: Views from the trail.

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Below: Koko Head, my favorite hike so far. I LOVED it. A GREAT workout, and ammmmaaazzinnnggg views.

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DIAMOND HEAD-

We hiked Diamond Head for the first time on 11/14/09. We went at about 4:30, which gave us just enough time to get to the top (Joey age 6 and Sophia age 5 hiked right along with NO problems!) and back down before the park closed at 6pm. I carried Vangie on my back, at just 3 years she is a little young to walk that far. So far this is the kids favorite hike- lots of boulders to jump off, stairs and a cool look out tower at the top- what's not to love??? You have to pay to park here- 5$ a car or the annual pass at 30$. We bought the annual pass- so we will be BACK!

Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Diamond Head and MORE. CLICK HERE!!

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Pics on the trail and from the top of Diamond Head

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The Koolau Mountains
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Juast beautiful!

MAKAPU'U TRAIL:   Pictured right above and below was our first Hike, Makapu'u Trail. This was a great first hike because it is easy to find and easy to walk- it's about 1 mile up a paved path with the most spectacular views. Along the way you pass a whale watch station (have yet to see any whales, I need binoculars!) and at the top is another look out to view the lighthouse, near by small islands that the awesome ocean. You can push a stroller up this with no problem, parking is usually plentiful unless you go mid-Saturday or something. Just note- there is no bathroom here!

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Below: The Pali Lookout.  After the view from Diamond Head, the Pali Lookout (also called the Nuuanu Pali) is probably the most spectacular panorama in the Pacific – certainly on Oahu. Residents and experienced visitors alike rate the lookout high on their list of the most awesome sights in the Islands. The Pali Lookout takes in a breathtaking sweep of landscapes seemingly stretching all the way up the Windward Coast of the island. In particular, the cool uplands host the lush tropical rainforests of Windward Oahu – a real surprise for visitors expecting beaches, but not much more. All the colors of the rainbow play against lush vegetation on sheer cliffs dropping to the sea below.
If you contiue past the lookout you travel down an the Old Pali Highway- which is just as it sounds, an old highway that is not longer in use.

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Above and Below: Hiking Diamond Head and the Views from the Top.

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