Big Island of Hawaii Hiking Trails
We've rated all of the trails below as either Strenuous, Moderate, or Easy and we've included distances as well. Get a hiker's view of the trails through our many videos and photos.
There are currently 5 Hiking Trails on 
for the Big Island of Hawaii.
Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 17 miles round trip
Location: North Hamakua Coast
The Muliwai Trail to Waimanu Valley is a strenuous 9-mile switchback trail that climbs 1,200 ft to the top of a ridge, then descends into the Waimanu Valley. The views into Waipio Valley as you start up the trail (often called Z-Trail) are incredible. Z-Trail Now, if you thought the view from the...
Tagged: waipio valley, difficult hike, z-trail, scenery, trail, waterfalls
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1.5 miles round trip
Location: Kohala
If you take the time to drive all the way to Pololu Valley at the end of Highway 270, don't settle for the view from the overlook! Take the time to explore. The trail, sometimes referred to as Awini Trail, that leads down to the black sand beach (Pololu Valley Beach) takes approximately half an...
Tagged: black sand beach, hike, coastal, trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3.5 miles round trip
Location: Volcano
As you stand at the Kilauea Iki overlook you can see a lightly-etched trail stretching across the crater floor. From your 400 ft high vantage point you might be able to see little specks walking the path: those are people. The views of Pu'u Puai (gushing hill), a cinder cone that formed during the...
Tagged: hawaii volcanoes national park, kilauea, ferns, crater, volcano, trail
Difficulty: Not Rated
Location: Kohala
Waikoloa Beach Resort is a multi-million dollar oasis built in the middle of centuries of lava flows off Highway 19 north of Kona. The entrance to the resort is located between mile markers 77 and 76 heading north on Highway 19. It is home to the King Shops at Waikoloa, an upscale, open air...
Tagged: easy hike, petroglyphs, historic, trail
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: Varies by distance traveled
Time required: Varies, one to three hours normally
Location: Volcano
After passing Pauahi crater on Chain of Craters Road, look for a spur road to the left at Mile Marker 3.6. Follow it about half a mile to a parking lot with a restroom. At the end of the road there is a path that leads to the Napau Crater Trailhead. The entire trail is over seven miles long and...
Tagged: hawaii volcanoes national park, crater, volcano, trail
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