Planning Tools

Hawaii Trail & Road Status

Current closures, conditions, and alerts for popular trails and scenic drives across the islands.

Open

Caution

Closed

Tracked

Trail Conditions

Scenic Road Conditions

Open — No known issues Caution — Partial closure or advisory Closed — Trail or road closed to public

Official Sources

Always confirm conditions with official agencies before heading out. Conditions can change without notice.

DLNR — Trails

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources manages state trails, forest reserves, and Na Ala Hele trail system.

DLNR Trail Closures

HDOT — Roads

The Hawaii Department of Transportation posts road closures, construction alerts, and incident reports statewide.

HDOT Road Alerts

NPS — National Parks

Haleakala and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park post current conditions, closures, and eruption alerts.

NPS Conditions

Honolulu DPR

Manages Oahu trails including Diamond Head, Manoa Falls, Koko Head, and Makapu'u. Posts closures and advisories.

Honolulu Parks

Before You Go

Check Weather First

Hawaii microclimates mean a sunny coast and a rainy trailhead 20 minutes apart. Flash floods happen fast in narrow valleys. Check the forecast for your specific area, not just the island.

Respect Closures

Closed trails are closed for a reason—rockslides, erosion, endangered species nesting, or cultural protocols. Fines start at $500 for trespassing on closed state land. Not worth it.

Start Early

Most Hawaii trails have limited or no lighting. The sun sets fast near the equator with almost no twilight. Popular trailheads like Diamond Head and Manoa Falls fill parking lots by 8 AM.

Tell Someone

Cell coverage is spotty on many trails, especially on Kauai and the Big Island. Leave your itinerary with someone and note your expected return time. Solo hikers should be extra cautious.

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