Hiking trails in Hawaii
20 trails across 2 state parks, national forests, and recreation areas — filtered by difficulty.
Hiking trails in Hawaii span every kind of public land the state has to offer — state parks, national forests, recreation areas, county preserves, and a few NPS units. Trail Compass currently lists 20 trails across 2 parks in Hawaii, organised by difficulty so you can land on the right route in a few clicks.
Browse by difficulty using the four filter cards directly below, or scroll to the full state trail table. Easy and moderate routes dominate near the population centers; hard and expert routes cluster in the higher, more remote corners of the volcanic Hawaiian islands.
Best hiking season across Hawaii is generally year-round, with the drier months April through October generally most reliable on leeward slopes. Shorter walks at lower elevations stay accessible longer than alpine routes — if you are hiking in a shoulder month, lean toward state-park trails near urban centers and save the high country for peak season.
Expect to share the trail with nēnē (Hawaiian goose), spinner dolphins offshore, native honeycreepers in the upper forests, and wild pigs along lower trails. Carry bear spray where signage advises it, store food properly, and remember that the wildlife was here first.
Pick a difficulty tier from the filter cards below, or jump straight to a specific park.