Hiking Trails & Parks in Hawaii
751 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 43 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Hawaii. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Hawaii
Hawaii has 751 mapped hiking trails and 43 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 5 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 5 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Hawaii
A spatially-sampled view of 35 trail and park locations across Hawaii’s counties.
Hawaii Counties
Top 5 counties shown — 5 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Hawaii
Parks & Campgrounds in Hawaii
Longest Trails in Hawaii
Curated Guides for Hawaii
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Hawaii?
Yes — we have 751 mapped hiking and walking trails in Hawaii, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Hawaii?
Captain Cook Monument Trail near Ocean View is rated hard — the toughest classification among Hawaii's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Hawaii for families?
100 A near Waimanalo is one of the best family picks in Hawaii — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Hawaii?
Each of the 751 trails in Hawaii has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Hawaii?
Hawaii has 43 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (20 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Hawaii?
Yes — 1 of Hawaii's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) with 10 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Hawaii
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Hawaii, Ranked
Hawaii's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichHawaii's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Hawaii trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Hawaii
Ten gentle, well-marked Hawaii trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Hawaii
Hawaii's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Hawaii
Federal parks and recreation areas in Hawaii ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Hawaii: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Hawaii's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.