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What to do and see in Oahu's North Shore, Oahu: The Best Hiking Trails
Discover the best top things to do in Oahu's North Shore, United States including Kealia Trail, Sunset Ranch, Ehukai Pillbox Hike, Laie Falls Trail, Ma'akua Ridge Trail.
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1. Kealia Trail
2. Sunset Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Sunset Ranch is an exclusive 30 acre private estate on the North Shore of Oahu with ocean and mountain views.
3. Ehukai Pillbox Hike
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By tganuza - Chandler, United States
The views are worth the mud! Took this hike the day before leaving the island. It had rained earlier in the week and that made for a very muddy trail. Make sure you bring shoes that you’re ok with being ruined (hiking boots would make better sense, but it’s Hawaii no one is traveling with hiking boots!) There are “steps” and rope to help you get up and down the trail in some parts. But after all that, the trail is almost flat and the flora changes dramatically. Once you reach the top you are rewarded with a wonderful and beautiful view of the North Shore! Coming down is also fun, go slow and watch every step. You will be muddy at the end, just go across the street for a quick shower rinse off!
4. Laie Falls Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By petao2015
This tops the 4 hikes we've done across the islands. A proper hike! Permit easily got from Hawaii reserves Inc at laie shops. At a decent pace, but slowing for the final muddy section, took 1.5hrs to reach the falls. Hiking shoes made it easy going, it gets very muddy for last mile. A guy passed going down wearing toe shoes- seemed a good alternative. Loved the varied landscapes and ecosystems the trail passes, and the view back to the ocean before you descend to the falls. About 1 hr 10 to get down. So peaceful at falls, up in clouds. Stunning.
5. Ma'akua Ridge Trail
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By rkoehl - West Chester, United States
We were planning on hiking Diamond Head but found this trail closer to where we were staying and it was well worth the find! The views from the top are amazing! You have to park in front of the Hawaii transportation department or by the ocean at the bottom of the road and walk about a half mile up to where the road is closed off by a gate. Make sure not to keep any valuables in your car as this is a higher crime area (although we had no issues the 5 days we were in the area). Go past the gate and walk up the paved road, you first pass the Hauula Loop Trail and past the amazing graffiti wall is the entrance on the left. The trail is about 4 miles long and moderate in intensity. The path is marked fairly well with pink ribbons. You do have to climb over rocks, roots and stream beds. Some of the step ups and downs can be a little steep. It was dry the day we went but if the ground is wet or it starts to rain could see that things would get slippery. Majority is under cover so while warm, there is a good breeze and no blazing sun. Make sure to wear bug spray! We were definitely glad we didn't make the drive to Diamond Head to hike in the sun with tons of other people. Would not recommend with young children.
