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Tips for Hiking Oahu's Backyard


Chapter 2.1: Public Trails

An official for the State of Hawaii has this message for Backyard Oahu visitors:

As sent to BackyardOahu.com...

Some of the trails on this website may cross private or military land. Hikers must seek permission from land owners or managers before crossing these areas.

Many of the trails on this webpage are not maintained and hazardous conditions do exist. As the Oahu Trails and Access Specialist I urge hikers to use trails managed by the State only.

-- Aaron Lowe,           
State of Hawaii, DLNR

That being said, public access on Oahu is officially the task of the organization called Na Ala Hele (find current link). Run by the State's DLNR-DFW, Na Ala Hele secures access and actively maintains several collections of trails throughout the islands. Being liability-minded, Na Ala Hele has made these trails rather wide, easy to negotiate and navigate, and relatively free of vegetative overgrowth.

Na Ala Hele Public trails operated and maintained by
Na Ala Hele (Oahu)

State of Hawaii
Department of Land & Natural Resources
Division of Forestry & Wildlife

Honolulu Mauka Trail System
Tantalus Arboretum, Kanealole, Maunalaha, Nahuina, Makiki Valley, Ualakaa, Moleka, Manoa Cliff, Puu Ohia, Puu Pia, Pauoa Flats, Nuuanu, Judd, Aihualama, Manoa Falls, Kolowalu, Waahila Ridge

 East Honolulu Trails
Hawaii Loa Ridge , Kuliouou Ridge, Wiliwilinui Ridge

Hauula Trail System
Hauula Loop, Maakua Gulch*, Maakua Ridge

Manana Ridge
Waimano Ridge
Kuaokala Ridge
Kaiwa Ridge
Kealia
Kaunala
Mokuleia
Maunawili Demo
Poamoho Ridge*

* - trail remains officially closed by Na Ala Hele.


Chapter 2: Public vs Private Chapter 3: Invasive Species

Hiking Tips Chapter List

Chapter 2: Public vs Private Chapter 3: Invasive Species

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

Related Topics
Trail Map/Categories



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