We had a lot of fun on this hike! It's not a challenging hike, but still worth it. We parked at the top, right by the trailhead, which next time we will park down by the campsites where we ended. That steep hill is no fun when you've been hiking for a few hours! Also, it definitely was REALLY muddy! We didn't know it would be like that so Hubby and I wore our new running shoes...bad move! They are covered in mud!! We also had friends with us and their 3 year old son. It wasn't too hard for their son and the parts that were really muddy or steep, he got in the hiking backpack. It would be a great place for a family hike! Lots of great things to look at! read more

A beautiful hike. Muddy (as most hikes are here in Oahu). A great hike if you are wearing the correct clothes. We took our 21yr old, 8yr old and 6yr old. They all had a great time. We actually went in the exit ( by accident) but glad we did as we went through the suppose hard part first. Which wasn't all that bad, just muddy... We got rained on a couple times but that is normal too for June. Take bug repellant. We ran across a a few other hikers. The hike actually took us almost 5 hrs. Mostly because kids have little legs and you really should take your time. Also, we stopped a few times because kids like to examine stuff, we stopped and had lunch at about 1/2 way then at about 20 min from the actual entrance (end for us) we assisted a tourist woman that slipped / miss stepped in a muddy wet areas and broke her ankle due to she wasn't wearing the right shoes, we waited until Fire Department guys came. Besides that last part a great hike! read more

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The day before I moved from Oahu about 5 years ago, and after many trips around The Loop on foot and bike, I planted a coconut tree right off of the trail, and have always wondered if it survived. It was a two foot sprout right out of the nut. I planted it just down the hill from the first bench you come to if you are traveling counter clockwise. If anyone would be so kind to check on it for me and send me a pic if it's still there, that'd be very aloha and I'd be much mahalo. If you head down the narrow footpath just across the loop trail from the first bench, you will pass a big stump, and a bit lower on the right is where I planted it in a small clearing. There were no other coconut trees within 100 feet of that area. I would estimate the tree was easily within 50 feet from the loop trail, and maybe 20 or 30 feet max below the stump. Send pics to billionj at gmail. Mahalo nui loa. read more

Fun, Easy trail. Pretty good to take dogs to! Very muddy make sure you have correct footwear. read more

Aiea Loop Trail - Pretty much how the whole trail is - Hiking Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

This trail is great if only have a couple of hours, are having a low-energy day, yet would like to get outdoors and enjoy nature. It's a great easy trail for introducing kids to hiking. It is not strenuous (unless you run it), but it is long--over 4 miles--with vary little change in terrain on this relatively flat and easy-going graded trail. If you're looking for spectacular scenic views or something out of the ordinary, check out other trails (or find out from other sources how to get to the nearby Kalauao waterfall--I have yet to go there). I'm giving it only 2 stars because I'm comparing it with other trails which are more interesting and exciting on Oahu. During the rainy season, expect your feet to get very muddy. It's very beautiful, though, as other users' photos will attest. If you go during guava season, that will be a nice bonus! read more

I will openly admit that I am not the biggest fan of the outdoors. I don't like camping, I'm not into dirt, and I most certainly don't like bugs. But if my family wants to go hiking I will begrudgingly give in because I want my children to enjoy everything that I as an adult have an aversion towards. They spend so much time playing video games, watching TV and texting on the phone that I think time outdoors is more important than ever. If you're not into hiking or aren't athletic, Aiea Loop Trail is the hike for you! It's so easy that you can take kids of varying ages and adults at different fitness levels. We hiked for about an hour and thirty minutes with our family and had a wonderful workout. Not only did we get a decent cardiovascular workout but we enjoyed so many great moments together. Beautiful scenic views, laughing together about silly memories, and sweating our way down the dirt trail. I remember doing the same activity with my family when I was just a little girl and I hope my children will look back on these times as the moments that built the comfort of their childhood. Will I be a perfect parent? Probably not. Will I love my children as much as possible? Absolutely. Hopefully these times when we go hiking will help to cloud away all those imperfections and help them to know how truly loved and important they are to me... read more

Beautiful trail. Great views in the dense parts of the trail and along the ridges. 2-3hour hike, some steep parts, some mud. Very quiet and relaxing. read more

i went on this hike when i was in intermediate, and then i recently went on this hike with my aunty and uncle's church group. the main thing i remember from both times: this is a muddy a-- hike!!! aside from the muddiness, and depending on which path you take and how far you go, there are some really nice views. it really is a fairly easy hike, so anyone and everyone can do it. it's more of a nature-y one so be prepared to see lots of trees and other plant life. there also some great views of the H-3 (there's also a path that leads to the H-3 from one of the resting points!). another interesting you may want to look at is the little valley where a plane crashed. there are some left over pieces but i think in the past, people have stolen some other pieces of the plane. just remember: prepare for muddiness! and don't forget your camera! happy hiking :) read more

Today was the fourth time doing this hike. It is different almost every time. Sometimes it's muddy, sometimes it's dry, sometimes it's rainy and other sunny. This 4.8 mile look hike has its ups and downs, but it's always fun. Today we did it in an hour and 40 minutes with a few short stops and running some of the flatter areas. The last time we did it, we stopped and took a lot of pictures with our fancy camera and it took around 2.5 hours. You will see everyone on this hike from older people to little kids and chihuahuas. Just make sure you take out what you take in. Even if your dog has to take a pit stop, at least push the poo off of the trail. No one wants to step in that stuff. The worst part of this hike is the hike up the hill back to your car after you finish the look. Straight up hill right after finishing this long hike, kind of kills your buzz from finishing. We have tried parking at the bottom and starting from the finish, but the trail seems to be harder that way. After running downhill in our hiking boots, I have 4 blisters including one giant one on my heel. Oh well, it felt great during. Bring your family out and get some fresh air and exercise! read more

This was a good trail...I would rate it as moderate but that may have been due to the rain which made the trail at some points quite slippery. It was a nice hike about 5 miles. Take shoes you don't mind getting mucked up though :) read more

This is an awesome hike. Before going on this hike, make sure you forecast weather conditions because depending on mother nature, she can give you a good hike or a miserable one. I can see why people call this a beginner or easy hike due to a fairly routed trailway looping from one way out the other way. However, it ain't no walk in the park due to the challenge of mud and sludge along the trail. The trail is a part of Keaiwa Heiau State Park where you can camp and picnic which is located all the way at the end of 'Aiea Heights Road. When you go up, there are several areas where you can park. There is a lot of parking around the area. When you reach the State Park gate entrance, just keep on going up the road which will lead you closer to the trail. The would suggest adhering to the information and rules that is posted up on the start sign of the trail. For any hike that you do, make sure you carry the essentials unless you are professional kine like that, a good amount of water, snacks, phone, camera, good shoes (I suggest hiking shoes/boots), first aid (just in case you get cut or something), bug repellent or just wear some long over the calf or knee high socks, comfortable clothing, etc. The whole thing hike is almost 5 miles long (4.8) if you do the whole thing. I see people coming back the same direction so technically that is not doing the whole loop trail. You can finish within 2-3 Hours. You'll reach the tip of the hike when you see H3 freeway and when you start going back through the other loop, you'll coast along the H3 as you are going. Since this hike is very well known for the mud and sludge, you want to be very cautious and careful of your step especially if you are going to jog/run it. Like other hikes, it is best if you go either in the morning or late afternoon due to the heat. When you reach the end, you should be at the bottom part of the parking lot so if you parked more towards the entrance, you'll have to do another hike up the inclined road up to your car. Some people start at the "end" of the trail which I find pretty interesting. I am sure if you go that route, it should make for an interesting experience. This is a great hike overall which is can be a good activity for confidence, leadership, and group building with friends or collegues. read more

Aiea Loop Trail - Hiking Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Loved loved this hike! It takes a while but the AWESOME views are spectacular! The view of Halawa Valley with the H-3 below was unreal! The fresh floras and humungous trees were beautiful! Just be careful of some muddy spots. I would recommend not wearing your most expensive shoes here as they will get dirty pretty quickly and while you walk along the edges facing Halawa Valley, it can beautiful but when windy a bit dangerous so caution yourself and go slowly in those area. Oh, and if I were you, start the hike at the bottom and park there and go up around and end your hike at the upper parking lot so you can walk down to the lower parking lot where your car will be. I did the opposite and the walk up the very steep road back to the car I think was the worst part of the entire hike read more

Found the B24-J Liberator bomber that crashed during WW2 today! I spent a lot of time researching the location so I was confident that I would find it, but it took a lot longer finding it than I thought it was going to. I looked in the wrong gully and slid down into the valley quite a ways and couldn't find it. By that time it started pouring and it took awhile to climb back up to the trail. I went down that way because I saw a pink ribbon around a tree there and thought maybe that was the way. I knew it was not a regular ribbon, but a pink store bought ribbon and thought maybe someone was nice enough to signal where to go. DON'T DESCEND HERE. I gave up and kept walking clockwise on the trail and saw another trail later on that went down. And there it was. You can see it from the trail. It is easier to spot though if you walk counterclockwise (start at the end of the loop and hike the trail the opposite way). 5 stars because of this nice historical find. It's not a difficult hike but it sure is a nice hike through the forest with the birds. No stunning views but you do get a good view of H3. I did this hike by myself and finished it in 2 hours 45 minutes, but a solid 45 minutes was spent trying to find the plane and taking pictures. I'll be able to complete this one in 2 hours next time. Good to change things up a bit and just be with Nature. read more

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4.5 Mile Hike. A low level intermediate hike. Approximately 2 hours to complete. Bathroom at the beginning and end of hike. It was a nice hike that wasn't too hard. There were a lot of trees and some scenery to look at - which means shady areas to protect you from the sun. If you are afraid of heights, narrow paths, climbing over a few fallen trees, and mud, this is not the right hike for you. While you won't experience the above stated throughout the entire hike, there are a number of areas that might prove difficult. Otherwise, this is a relatively easy trail for experienced hikers. Okay, so I didn't want to pack too many shoes in my luggage and only brought a pair of white sneakers for all the outdoor activities. There were definitely some very gooey muddy parts of the hike and after some scrubbing my shoes are nearly clean. Don't be stupid like me, wear some gray, old, or hiking shoes. =) Happy Trails!!! read more

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Just finished the hike and that was a real work out! As a beginner hiker, I was looking for an easy enough trail, yet still give a little bit challenge. This trail offered just that. The trail is about 5 miles long loop, with some steep inclines, some spots with very narrow path, and some muddy/slippery places, but there are also flat surface areas,lot of shade, and nice view of the forest which makes the trail more enjoyable. I would rate this trail as moderate difficulty, but I saw people running through the forest as I was walking, so it may be easier for advance hikers. read more

Caution: If you do this hike in the winter, or anytime shortly after a heavy rain, the soles of your shoes are going to be caked with mud! We started from the top parking lot and ended at the lower parking lot, and after crossing a small stream toward the end of the hike, we traipsed through gooey mud that could not be avoided. Just don't wear your slippers (flip-flops) or sandals on this hike, unless you don't mind losing your footing and falling on your butt, and leave the designer shoes at home, unless it is trendy nowadays to have mud stains on your diamond-studded footwear. I recommend packing slippers or another pair of shoes in a plastic grocery bag, leave them in your car, and change into those at the end of your hike. That way, you have a bag to put your muddy shoes or hiking boots in, and you don't have to ruin the rugs in your car. This is my standard practice on any hike, since you never know what condition your shoes are going to be in by the time you finish the hike This is a fairly easy, nearly 5-mile hike, with very little change in elevation to deal with. Perfect for a family who likes the outdoors. Not good for high-maintenance delicate types, however. Guys, if you are trying to impress a woman who prefers shopping at Bebe to walking in nature and getting dirty, you are not likely to get a second date if you bring her here, no matter how charming you are! Bring plenty of water, because any hike will dehydrate you if you're not careful. I for one am going to stick to paved hikes (like Makapuu), or one hundred percent sun-exposed hikes until the summer from now on, because I don't like spending a lot of time washing mud off my own and my kids' shoes after a few hours of exertion. read more

This review is for the campsites. The facilities are nice and well maintained. It's a great alternative to the norm (beach camping, of course!) but if you want to have a more typical woodsy camping experience, this place hits the spot! The Aiea loop trail is right there for easy access. So you can hike and get even more "one with nature". There's picnic tables, restrooms, and a fire pit thing. The heiau itself has some powerful history and mana (very cool to read the signage) so it adds an extra ambience to the camp experience and ghost stories around the fire. Note, it did get cold at night in April. Also, the woods near the sites are infested with feral pigs, so be careful!! They are not scared of humans and they will come to your campsite and forage for food! Fortunately, they can't open a cooler lid. We brought our dog and didn't have any issues but we kept her on her leash just in case she decided to go chase a pig. Very cool experience. We'll be back for sure!! read more

This 4.8 mile trail is a pretty easy hike! My boyfriend and I finished it in about 2.5 hours give or take. This includes resting time to enjoy the view and take pictures. They have benches at one or two of the stops to soak in some sun and the beautiful scenery. The trail is muddy in certain areas, so if you're thinking about wearing your nice Nike shoes, DON'T DO IT! I wore my hiking shoes and I didn't regret it one bit ;p. I didn't drink much water since I barely got tired, but I'm sure it's healthier to drink water throughout the hike to prevent dehydration! Haha. This is one hike that I will do again, especially since it's so close to the Westside unlike all the other hikes on the island. But may I suggest you think about where you want to park. There are several parking areas to choose from. This time around we parked at the very top, which in the end we had to walk from the end of the trail all the way up the hill to the truck. So maybe next time we'll park at the bottom or midway, then walk up the hill in the beginning and then end the hike with the truck being fairly close. read more

good hike, easy grade. highlights are the Koa (? I think) stand at the begining and the plane wreckage. The WWII plane wreckage is towards the end of the hike (if you start at the top). Look to your right in the steeper switchback section; there is a huge tree that has fallen over most of the wreckage, but there is still some metal visable from the trail. Scramble down for a closer look at some sheet metal and a wheel section. Nothing too spectacular, but still interesting read more

This trail is close to where we live, so we thought we'd give it a shot. With all the reviews saying this was family friendly, we also took our kids...all 5 of them...including the 1 year old. Yeah, it was family friendly right up to the point when the kids decided it was a bit too long. The Good: - Great views at some areas of the trail. - The trail really is family friendly. There are some sections where it is narrow and others where you need to make sure the kids stay away from the cliff, but the whole thing is quite doable from a child's perspective. (See below for more on "family friendly.") - Strawberry guava. If you don't know what it is, look it up. You will want to be able to identify this plant. Pick as much as you want and enjoy! My 10 year old ate the stuff all along the hike. The red ones are the ripe ones and taste the best. - If you go on a relatively dry day, the trail isn't too muddy. There are sections that probably get muddy, but it wasn't too bad. - If you are a geocacher like me, there a few along this trail and none of them are too hard. That way the kids can get involved in the hunt for hidden objects. (If you are not a geocacher, go to www.geocaching.com and join the game!) The Not So Good: - I've seen varying lengths to this trail so I don't know what the actual mileage is. But 4.4 to 4.8 seems to be the average guess. This is a little long for small kids. 6+ can probably do this if they are used to walking a lot or playing outside all the time. But smaller than that, or if your kids play a lot of video games and don't get out a lot, then this trail may be too long for them. Keep this in mind for the "family friendly" rating. - If you like to hike alone, then don't go over a holiday weekend. There were a lot of people on the trail. Some were fellow geocachers, others just out for a run or dog walk. Really not bad at all, but if you like solitude, then don't go on a holiday or weekend. - This may seem petty, but I'll write it anyway. If you begin the trail at the top of the parking lot area, then I'd recommend parking your car closer to the bottom and hiking up. At the end of the trail, your kids may be so tired they just don't want to walk that last little bit up the hill to the car. If you go the other way, then park at the top of the hill and walk down to the trail. For Your Information: - The trail with 5 little kids, ranging from 10 years old to 1 year old, took us about 4 hours and 15 minutes. Yes we stopped to enjoy the guava and to rest and to eat and to look for geocaches. Minus those stops, we probably could have done it in about 3 and a half hours. You can gauge your own family's ability and now make a guess as to how long it will take. - Bring water! Bottom Line: Great trail overall. No real complaints or anything I didn't like. I'm only downgrading it because the views were nice but not plentiful, and the family friendliness was not quite what I would have liked. 4 stars. AllTrails.com: http://alltrails.com/trail/us/hawaii/aiea-loop-trail read more

length: 2 hours difficulty: beginner the way: drive up aiea heights drive and when you get into Keaiwa Heiau State park there will be a couple parking spots but keep driving to the trail head there's even more parking there. Refer to google maps as it shows the trail there. This is a short easy 4 mile hike. The views aren't great you're just basically under a canopy of trees the whole time with views of H3 along some part of the trail. But otherwise, it will get your heart pumping given a couple areas with inclines. The trail is very straight forward the whole way so you shouldn't get lost and if you do consult google maps. There's also areas that can get quite muddy so wear those hiking shoes! There's some fallen trees so you may have to climb or otherwise duck. Overall, a decent hike if you're looking for a not too stringent workout read more

Was ok. Easy hike, brought my 4yr old. Not much to see but we had fun picking strawberry guava along the way! Was shaded enough to not wear sunscreen read more

This is such a fun trail! There is ample parking and the trailhead is easy to find. We just happened to hike during strawberry guava season so we got our fill of the juicy red fruit! The loop is pretty easy with some elevated spots and some mud but we caught it on a fairly dry day so managed to stay pretty clean. We took our 2 babies in packs and both loved the hike. The views are awesome as you can catch glimpses of both North Shore and H3. Very rewarding and worth every minute of the 2+ hrs. read more

If you are an average hiker looking to challenge yourself, this is the hike for you! It is beautiful. A couple notes to remember before you hike it: number 1-have hiking shoes, something w tread. This is a trail that is wet and therefore slippery w clay dirt/mud. Number 2-when it says 21/2-3hrs they mean it! Number 3- bring water, you don't realize what a workout it is until the humidity gets you and you are hiking uphill for an hour straight! Granted it's a gradual climb but a climb no less. Number 4- if you aren't comfortable w heights you should know that most of this climb is on a very narrow path and you spend a lot of time overlooking (on one side or the other) large cliffs. If this doesn't seem too challenging for you and you're up for it then the beauty that surrounds you will not disappoint! I'm glad that we did it, I'm glad we challenged ourselves, and I'm glad it's over! True hikers will enjoy, others may be overwhelmed! I read a site saying this hike is a 1 and is suitable for all travelers-I would disagree, you must be agile and prepared! read more

Ahh, Aiea Loop. I have very mixed feelings about this hike. It is relatively easy and shady. It's great for going in groups if you have time to take in all its forest-like greenery. The loop is about 4-miles and takes about 2 hours or so to finish. Not a hike for scenic views for sure, aside from the H-3. My friends and I came here the other day to do a trail run in preparation for an upcoming 10K. Let's just say that it's not a very good idea to come after a rainy day. It was kinda fun trying to maneuver your way on the trail but there were some points that got very muddy and dangerous where you could easily slip off the cliff if you're not careful. I found it helpful having some kind of walking stick to help keep your balance on those dangerous, slippery areas. But it's definitely better to come when it hasn't been consistently raining for a few days. Nice hike to get your sweat on! read more

This is a clean four and a half mile trail with beautiful foliage and a few very scenic lookouts (partial views of the H-3 Freeway and Pearl Harbor). When we hiked here (in December), there had been some heavy rains, so the ground was still damp and muddy; this made the hike a bit more challenging. At a leisurely pace (including water and photo breaks), it took us just under three hours. Around the middle of the loop, there were two fallen trees that we had to climb over; cut-ins in the tree trunks were very helpful. There was also a narrow stream we had to cross, though I am not sure if the stream is there in drier months. A good workout and very picturesque trail. read more

Great trail. Be prepared with bug spray and to get muddy. Little tip park at the first parking lot and do the trail backwards or you will have to walk up the hill on the road after your 4.8 mile muddy walk read more

MUD CENTRAL! Previous reviews said it's extremely muddy here, and I thought, "Ok, it probably won't be that bad." It was THAT bad, so be prepared! It can get very slippery, especially in areas without sunlight. That being said, don't forget your mosquito repellant. Other than that, the many view points of Halawa Valley and H3 was nice. The view is not as spectacular as in other hikes, but the greenery is quite beautiful and upkeep of the trail is pretty impressive. For example, the fallen trees overlapping the paved trail are cut completely or are cut in a way to create notches for hikers to step on. Also, definitely a plus that there are so many parking spaces. I haven't done this hike in about 7 years, so I forgot that there were 3 levels of parking areas. Luckily, my friend drove up to find ample parking. There are bathrooms as well. There are also different ways you can enter: from the 2nd level or the 3rd level. We chose the 3rd level entrance and hiked downwards to the 2nd level. Overall, definitely a good hike if you're looking for an endurance, cardio workout. I'd say this hike is easy, but definitely be careful on those muddy areas. This trail is also dog-friendly-- on this hike alone, I've come across more than a dozen of dogs. read more

I thought there were better hikes to go on. The neat thing about this hike is that there is a b-22 plane crash from WWII you can see if you look hard enough, about a mile into the trail. I didn't like how it was so long and some of the best views were of the H-3 my thought of the hike is more scenery i guess. I thought this hike was OK, but i would never go back. read more

My dog, Dingo, and I decided to try this trail out on Thursday as our first trail in Hawaii. It was 4.8 miles long and took us 1 hour and 35 minutes. (we are pretty fast walkers though) Dingo absolutely loved it! Most of the trail was shaded which was wonderful on the hot day. The trail is mostly flat with some ups and downs. There's a lot of turns and a lot of fallen trees which make the hike more exciting. We went around 10 am and it wasn't all that crowded. The park is open from 7 am to 7 pm. I recommend parking in the second parking lot and walking up to the starting point of the trail. At the end you will come out right by the car. :) Happy hiking! read more

The hike here is fantastic. There is another trail for more advanced hikers. always shaded, good hike for beginners. anytime you hike make sure you let someone know where you are going!!! this is a great place for a picnic as well. read more

I consider beginner as something you can take your kids or grandparent on. This is harder than Manoa Falls and harder than Diamond Head Crater trail. I would not recommend this for kids or people who do not walk on a regular basis. I live in North Carolina next to a State Park and hike 5 miles there at least once a week. Many parts of this hike were too technical for me, and I was wiped by the end of it. I like a safe stroll, and I was a little sick- so take my advice with a grain of salt. There were places I got a little dizzy from the heights, you really have to pay close attention to avoid falling off the ridge, the path gets very, very narrow in some spots. For what its worth, my husband and his brother loved the trail. read more

Such a great hike! You go up Aiea Heights Drive, until you reach the state park, go up to the top of the state park, then park your vehicle, and get ready to begin the hike. The trail is wonderful. Good for beginner hikers, or inexperienced ones. But very nice for the hard core hikers too. Pretty much flat throughout except for a few minor areas. There are areas with roots (so watch your step - I got my shoe caught twice, which led me to emit a high-pitched squeak, much to the alarm of my friends.) There was also a few damp/muddy areas, not too bad, but be careful again. Last thing, there are fallen trees on the path in some areas which you may have to go over, or under. The trial takes you past tons of strawberry guava trees. Which are ripe right now. We took some people from the states and they got a chance to sample some. I seriously haven't seen a strawberry guava tree in so long, and I live here. But there were tons of them lining the trail, so we were just picking them and throwing them at each other, munching them, etc. Just don't eat too much - diarrhea. So in addition to the plants and beautiful trees all around you can see the H3 freeway. It's pretty gnarly. We were climbing the trees to get even higher to take some pictures. Plus the breeze is crazy up there, so it's nice and cool. Also towards the last mile and a half of the hike the wreckage of a WWII plane is still there. History at your fingertips. Though it is tragic since the plane crashed there. The final mile of the hike is downhill/uphill but not too bad at all, just pace yourself. If you get tired, stop and take a breather. Seriously this has to be one of the most enjoyable hikes on this island. Easy to walk through, breathtaking views, pretty nature, fun! There are bathrooms located throughout the state park. Though I didn't go inside to see how user-friendly they were. There is ample parking. People even camp out there. Lots of trees for shade too. Dogs must be leashed while hiking, and I think the dogs would enjoy the hike. Just pick up the poop, dog owners, because while hiking a few times there were areas where we could smell the poo. Yuck! I know it's "natural" and you're in nature, but who wants to smell it, or worse, step into it. I know it sucks having to cart poop with you, just bring seal-able baggies and a tote to store it in so you don't have to smell or look at it. Be responsible! And with that, don't leave your litter behind. We picked up at least one plastic bottle, one soda can, and a plastic chip bag while on the hike. These things don't belong out on the trail, so take them back to "civilization" with you and throw them where they belong. If possible recycle, but if you're too lazy to do that, then the trash can is very appropriate. But don't litter the trail. It ruins the hike. Well have fun on this one! It's awesome! read more

Fun 4.8 mile muddy hike (3 hr hike).Tip: Do not wear nice shoes. You will definitely end the trail with mud splatters behind your legs and mud covering your shoes. There are two benches throughout the trail with nice views. I don't think you need sunscreen. There are alot of trees, so its breezy. The ending of the trail will workout your legs. Lots of parking and shaded picnic areas. read more

Its a nice hike but definitely not easy. There are parts that can get very scary for the less experienced hikers. The mud makes things very slippery. Wear hiking shoes a and bring water. I may even suggest a stick for stability. Over all nice hike just don't think it's easy. read more

Easy, but long. The lack of picturesque views along the way make the trail seem never-ending. Seeing parts of the H-3 was cool. Some parts of the trail were narrow, so watch your step. Getting past the fallen logs made for interesting choreography; my nearly 6-foot tall husband was often frustrated at the required participation in nature's limbo game, lol. All in all, a good caloric workout, but not sure I would do again. read more

Whoever said this was easy or novice-level wasn't a 59 year old and, I dare say, it was not as muddy as we encountered today! It was treacherous in some places, but that was attributable to the mud. As others have said, the views are beautiful and the tranquility was sublime. I'll be getting sturdier shoes before my return, and wait for dry (almost dry) conditions. read more

Can be really muddy, especially after it rains. About a 5 mile trail, not too difficult! Gives a view of the highway as well as slight views of the city. For me, an easy Sunday morning walk. read more

The trail is nice to walk on, when its not muddy. You will then encounter some obstacles. Nice view of H3 enroute to kaneohe. We parked at the very top but there are also different levels I see people parking at. I believe there are restroom facilities and some park benches if you decide to have an afternoon picnic. You have to drive all the way up Aiea Heights Drive and u will reach your destination! read more

One of my favorite places to hike. Ounce you get to the top you just have to stop and admire the view, freeway and all.