How many hiking trails are listed in Hawaii?

The directory currently includes 14 quality-checked routes in Hawaii, covering 153 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Hawaii?

Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Crater Rim Trail and Kalalau Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Hawaii?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Hawaii?

2 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Hawaii

14 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Hawaii, United States. Together their route lines cover 153 km. The average route is 10.9 km with 308 m (1,010 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 153
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 1.3k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 2 easy (14%), 9 moderate (64%) and 3 hard or expert (22%). 2 routes (14%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (3), lake (2), coastal (1), waterfall (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,262 m (4,140 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, Crater Rim Trail, Kalalau Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

0.5 km

Queen's Bath Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

0 m

Walua Road/Honl's Beach

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

2 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail	76.4 km	579 m	18 hr	Point to point
Crater Rim Trail	18.1 km	288 m	4 hr 18 min	Loop
Kalalau Trail	15.9 km	1,426 m	5 hr 29 min	Point to point
Pīpīwai Trail	2.6 km	211 m	51 min	Point to point
Walua Road/Honl's Beach	0.7 km	0 m	9 min	Point to point
Queen's Bath Trail	0.5 km	9 m	7 min	Loop

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.