Hawaiʻi’s hiking landscape is shifting heading into summer 2026. A brutal Kona Low storm in March knocked out trail access across Oʻahu’s North Shore. Mānoa Falls is under temporary maintenance restrictions. The Kīlauea Visitor Center on the Big Island won’t reopen until late 2026. And the state legislature is — once again — debating whether to bill trespassing hikers for their own rescue.
None of this means you can’t hike in Hawaiʻi this summer. You can, and the trails that are open are some of the best in the Pacific. But the days of just showing up and winging it are over. Reservations, closures, and fee changes demand a little homework. Here’s the full picture.
