Hawaii Volcanic Rainforest Hike

This guided hike follows the slopes of an ancient cinder cone volcano and winds through a native rainforest preserve on Oahu. The trail passes through vegetation rich in rare and endemic plant species, and the route climbs to a notable elevation before offering distant views of the Ko'olau Mountain range, Mt. Ka'ala, Le'ahi (Diamond Head) crater, Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Kailua, and the Pacific Ocean.

The hike is moderate and calls for above-average fitness. Sturdy shoes with solid traction on dirt and muddy rainforest terrain are essential gear to bring. Families are welcome, and children can join alongside adults. Because the tour is weather dependent, conditions on the day can affect what happens out on the trail. Sorting out appropriate footwear and a reasonable level of physical conditioning before arriving will make the outing go smoothly.