Backyard Oahu Hiking Tips - Hike Advice for Oahu's Wilderness Trails

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Tips for Hiking Oahu's Backyard

Aloha and welcome to Backyard Oahu's Hiking Tips! Here you'll find a wealth of information covering hiking conditions, hazards, recommendations on what to bring and wear, planning tips, and more. Choose a chapter or click here to start.

Hiking Tips Chapter List

I. The Oahu Wilderness - An overview of the Oahu hiking experience

II. Public vs Private - The Oahu hiker's #1 problem; significant organizations

    a. Public Trails - Where and who takes care of them

III. Invasive Species - The environmental problem specific to Hawaii trails

IV. Common Trail Hazards - A general list of Oahu's trail hazards

    a. Physical - Real trail conditions which can cause problems

    b. Health/Disease - Possible medical conditions and infectious contagions

V. Preparations/Equipment - An overview of what's needed before hiking

    a. Before setting out - Advice on planning and what to keep in mind

    b. What to carry - Sample lists of equipment you may need trail-side

    c. What to wear - Suggestions on how to appropriately dress

VI. Getting Lost - Important discussion on keeping yourself out of trouble!

Chapter List The Oahu Wilderness
Public vs Private
    - Public Trails
Invasive Species
Common Trail Hazards
    - Physical
    - Health/Disease
Preparations/Equipment
    - Before setting out
    - What to carry
    - What to wear
Getting Lost

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