10 Amazing Hiking Trails throughout the Island of Oahu, Hawaii [a complete hiking guide]

Aloha! I'm back with a top ten list, in no particular order, of the best hikes on Oahu that will leave you feeling on top of the world! Yes! 10 amazing hiking trails that are spread throughout the island of Oahu, Hawaii. . We start on the Eastside (Windward Side) and work to the end of the Westside (Leeward Side).
Every single hike on this list was a trail that I experienced, and these are some of my favorites. I wanted to go over the highlights of each one. Including the difficulty of the rules in the area and the most photogenic taking spots for each hike. Bragging about your photos is kind of a big deal.
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Hiking tips:
1) All places are free, keep in mind that if you park illegally, you may receive a parking ticket
2) Please be mindful of the residents in the area by limiting your noise-level
3) Never leave your trash behind
4) Don't go when it rains, it's not safe during wet times. You can always revisit it another day
CHECKLIST:
- Water
- Snacks
- Sun cream
- Backpack
- A good attitude 😊
Here are the 10 hiking trails:
1) Crouching Lion: Amazing views of Kahana Bay, and you'll see the formation of the Crouching Lion
2) Hamama Falls Trail: My favorite waterfall, and you'll find a large, hidden waterfall in the back of Waihe'e Valley
3) Maunawili Falls Trail: Explore the jungle feel and the waterfall
4) Lulumahu Falls Trail: Scenic landscape of the Ko'olau Mountains and a beautiful waterfall
5) Koko Head Crater Trail: A whole lot of stairs with an ocean view of Makapuu and Hawaii Kai
6) Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail: Right above Oahu's snorkeling attraction with views of Hanauma Bay
7) Kuliouou Ridge Trail: Forrest feels with incline and epic views of Ku'liouou Valley. The stunning view at the top makes it all worth it
8) Aiea Loop Trail: A friendly hike with views of the H3 Freeway, and we met a few pigs too!:)
9) Pink Pillbox/Ma'ili Pillbox: Fun family hike (Dog friendly too) with beautiful ocean views on the Westside
10) I was asked by a group called " Protectors of Paradise" (that was backed by a U.S Military organization) to not include this trail. So I trimmed it out. Due to the high volume of requests, I have received and the notifications of Please do not hike here and just admire the area around you. I've been here many times growing up and I didn't know it was a sacred area. It's a beautiful area and it can be admired from afar. Aloha!:)
I hope that you find this video informative and the same time, entertaining! I appreciate all the support. Thank you for taking the time to watch this video! Aloha and have a great day!:)

[@SeanKaleponi]

Disclaimer: I was asked by a group called "Protectors of Paradise" (that was backed by a U.S Army Military organization) to not entice people to do the 10th hiking trail on this video. I was also gonna be forwarded to other Hawaii departments. That's why the 10th hike is trimmed out. I have been there many times growing up and didn't know it was a sacred area until I posted this video. I have never seen anyone guarding the area either. This place can be admired from afar. Thank you! Mahalo.

[@frk.friborg7138]

Wow! Does freedom of speech really exist anymore?? Hey, you're respectful for taking down the 10th hike. People also post a lot of Stairway to Heaven videos despite this being illegal. Happy that you're not letting negativity bring you down! Haters gonna hate! Keep up the great work!

[@elijahjoe3820]

Not cool. Those protectors of paradise people and us army folks. Back off youtube!!!

[@hawaiian1234]

I've been following you since the Misconceptions video. Love your stuff. Just wondering, why is there other videos on KZbin of the Makua Cave and its still on? And if it's a sacred area, is it being guarded around the clock?

[@lazygirl2481]

Sorry that they are harassing you by using the US Army! You must genuinely feel threatened to take down your content. You're a Native Hawaiian, and the fact that you don't know that the Makua Cave is sacred is NOT your fault. It sounds like lacking cultural education from their side. My uncle told me that 10-15 years ago, homeless people would come and pee inside the cave! How sacred can it be? Shouldn't everyone else who is posting about the Makua Cave take down their posts too? Why are they only harassing you? So unfair! I respect your decision, and keep up the great work! :)

[@SeanKaleponi]

I don't mind an area that is off limits. I will respect that. But there are no barricades, no one guarding it, and I didn't learn about it in school growing up in Hawaii. In other cultures, when something is sacred, it's guarded around the clock. So that's why I was a little confused. Thanks for your support Elijah!

[@eastcoast16s]

Glad the YT algorithms found this for me. Damn, I miss Hawaii. Lived there for several years and fell in love with the place. Wish I could move back.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha!! Mahalo for watching and hope you're able to revisit Hawaii👍🤙

[@kchatcat7276]

Hands down the BEST video I’ve seen of hiking Oahu! Thank you so much for making this!! 🤩

[@SeanKaleponi]

Awww Mahalo Kchatcat!:) Glad you enjoyed this hiking video!! Aloha🤙👍👏

[@ninalimabarbosao9]

Hiii... my wife and I are going to Honolulu in may, and we're so excited to hike there 😀

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha!! Please enjoy the hikes in May. Next month can't come sooner😁👍

[@eightyninetreasure]

I’m here in O’ahu and grateful that you made this video. We are a military family new to the area and looking forward to starting with easy hikes with beautiful views.

[@SeanKaleponi]

I appreciate our Military serving out Country. Enjoy the hikes. I have other hiking videos too. Aloha!🤙

[@annavanpelt827]

Wow beautiful Hawaii the Sun and the Hula!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Hawaii is beautiful! Please visit! Aloha!:)

[@annavanpelt827]

@@SeanKaleponi thank you, I’m starting with Honolulu (a major city).

[@Peter-wy2wl]

Aloha.~ Beautiful 😻 Thank you so much. You have a great day. I love 💕 Hawaii. Mahalo.~ 내고향 하와이 🌺 돌아가고싶어요.~~~

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you for your kind words. Aloha and have a great day as well!:)

[@alohatvn]

Great video 📹my friend. Thanks for sharing and we will see you on the next one. Have the most amazing day everyone.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you! Have a great day too! Aloha!:)

[@denisemoreland6148]

Great information! Look forward to exploring some of these trails in June. Thank you so much for sharing. Mahalo!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks for watching. The weather here is perfect in June! Def enjoy the trails when your here:) Aloha!

[@johnieploof]

One of my most favorite things to do while I lived in Hawaii from 1983 to 1987 was hike. I did a lot of those trails but I also did some very unknown trails even camped up on a lot of the ridges. My Hawaiian friends would tell me to be careful as to some of the illegal growing up in the woods above Honolulu I am glad to see the highway to heaven may be opening up again in the near future. That was one of my favorites I had completed it 4 times in 4 years back when it was legal

[@SeanKaleponi]

Oh wow! I would have loved to see videos of the hikes here on the island back in the 80s! I just saw the movie North Shore again. I know that a lot of the ridges and trails connect but it must have been more awesome back then. The Stairway to Heaven looks like it may be opening up within a year. Thanks for sharing your stories. I can only imagine. Mahalo!:)

[@thoramt]

Amazing! Thanks for the GREAT info. Really appreciate your advice. We are planning our hikes based on your advice.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Amy!! Mahalo for watching this hiking video. Enjoy the hikes when your here🤙👍

[@saikrishnagangavalli7861]

Thanks for the fresh of breath air.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Glad you enjoyed the video!!:) breath for fresh air is always needed!:)

[@saikrishnagangavalli7861]

@@SeanKaleponi hopefully can do some Of em mostly will do the pink pill box hike for sure. Have to deal with toddler in a baby carrier ;)

[@sebsgarcia77]

those hikes look amazing.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Sebastian, hope you get to try all of the hikes🤙👍

[@kahoo.manawanui]

More vids pls. My ohana and I love the outdoors. Love your channel too 🥰

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks Dawney! Glad you liked the video!! Well come out with more. Enjoy more adventures with you and the Ohana!:)

[@paulinechu5453]

You are awesome! Loved all the information ！

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you for the kind words! And you're welcome Pauline!:)

[@SMTNoMSG]

Informative info. Thank you so much!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo so much for watching 🤙

[@nancysanchez2401]

My family and I hiked koko head. It was intense. My thighs were hurting for four days, but was satisfying.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Nancy!! Good job to you and your family for hiking Koko Head. The first time is always the hardest but 2nd time is way easier..hope your legs are recovered fully🤙

[@mathammah]

Cracked up at 12:44. You da man Sean

[@SeanKaleponi]

Hahahaha Matt. I think you're the 3rd person that said it. Lol. Thanks for subscribing bro!

[@Sychohead]

Mahalo brotha!! In Honolulu for the next 9 days and have already stopped at Manoá falls it’s amazing ! I can’t wait to go to some of these other !!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Sychohead! Enjoy Honolulu when your here. I love Manoa! So much other fun hikes too. Mahalo🤙

[@PhillipSoto]

Definitely saving this! GREAT video!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks Phillip!! I appreciate your words!! Aloha!!:)

[@takatomon]

Fantastic video! I've been to Oahu but haven't had the opportunity to do much hiking there. Planning to go back once travelling is allowed and be back for Oahu trip #3!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo for watching the video! Def do checks out the hiking here when you arrive. Enjoy trip #3! Aloha!:)

[@Cruisingfoodies]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you Gina!!:)

[@peachysquirrely]

Thanks for the video! ♥️

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Peachysquirrel for watching 🤙

[@Carol_Kalola_U]

Yea I like hiking too! 🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Hope you're enjoying all the hikes Carol🤙

[@leonardhill4440]

Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together it was very helpful. Do they have scooter or motorcycle rentals anywhere? Thanks again

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Leonard!! Mahalo for watching this video and I'm glad you found it helpful! I don't know about scooters or motorcycles, sorry but I'm sure they do!:)🤙👍

[@MarS-dc2qx]

Did the stairway to heaven! It was amazing

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Mar!! Love the view from up there!:)

[@nd815]

Thanks for the information very nice video !!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Aloha!:)

[@cwillys240z4]

Useful guide, thanks for putting this together. Bookmarking this for reference and sharing with friends who are planning trips to the area.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoy the video! I'm glad your sharing this with friends. Aloha!:)

[@ЖизньвАмерике-ъ9ь]

Very nice video. Thank You.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you for watching!:) Aloha!

[@jondelmundo1671]

Dude... Lets Go!!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha!:)

[@HawaiiJapan808]

good stuff, take me on a couple of these spots next time i go Oahu. lmk when you come Kauai ill show you some spots.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Whatsup! Okay, sounds good to me. I might have to take you up on your offer in Kauai after all this restrictions ease up! Mahalo!

[@HawaiiJapan808]

@@SeanKaleponi whats your email?

[@SeanKaleponi]

I don't check my emails as often but hmm on Instagram @hawaiiantraveler

[@HansonBros41]

Awesome! Mahalo!🌺

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Dolly🤙♥️

[@minc4970]

I am relived that you live in Oahu but saddened about the fire i Maui. I stayed at Kanapali and could not believe the news this morning. Hope it stops soon

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha MinC! Yes ,prayers are with Maui and I'm glad there's lots of help on the way! Devasting news.

[@cptkp8651]

Sean…love your videos. We are going to Kauai, Kona, and Oahu in June. I want to have the kids swim with dolphins. What do you suggest?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha!! I belive in Sea Life Park on Oahu gives you the opportunity to swim with dolphins. Also Kahala Resort🤙👍

[@roots808ndn8]

Great video.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you! Aloha!:)

[@theone-gk4cm]

Great video man, :) Hawaii seems so amazing to ooooo I would love to go there 😁

[@SeanKaleponi]

Hawaii is amazing and I hope you can come soon! Thank you!:)

[@theone-gk4cm]

@@SeanKaleponi thanks!! And love the videos to btw :)

[@PFAM5]

Excellent video and scenery. Some of those are scary lol (the one with the wide steps). Great video!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Glad you watched the video!! The steps only look scary. I'm sure you'll be able to do it!:)

[@PFAM5]

@@SeanKaleponi my wife lived in Hawaii for a short period. She has heard of some of these places. I’m always going to lean towards trails with waterfalls.

[@thecougarexperience]

My favorite is still Manoa.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha, I did a video on Manoa Falls too!:)🤙

[@thecougarexperience]

@@SeanKaleponi I’ll check it out! I grew up on Kuhio in Waikiki and then Aiea. I’ll be there in 3 weeks for a visit!

[@storyno.9983]

Awesomeness!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks founder of Story No.9!!:):)

[@janeenchingcuangco8669]

Another great video! These are my fave videos to watch on Oahu hiking.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks Janeen!! We appreciate your support and been there since day one!:) Thanks for inspiring us!:)

[@oksiek8256]

helpful video! thank you!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you for watching! Aloha!:)

[@Gladiatorthugswagx]

Liked and subscribed and didn’t even have a question to ask 😎 Really well put together video

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you. My wife does a great job with the editing! Aloha!:)

[@NYCJayRoams]

Great video!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Jay!:)

[@ld1445]

Doing great!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo!:)

[@rhondabaroli2683]

My guru want to make more time for hiking :) awes Hawaii

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Ronda! Hope you and your Guru do more hikes here🤙💯

[@stevenmoylan166]

Thanks for the free tour Sean- appreciate it coming from a true native ... not da fake kind u see from all these statesiders. Do you recommend bug spray w/ Deet?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Haha thanks! I do admire when people make videos about Hawaii. But I never saw any locals doing it so I thought I try! I appreciate it! And yes, any type of bug spray helps, with sun tan lotion. I wear long sleeves most of the time just to avoid getting bit more. Aloha!

[@stevenmoylan166]

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[@FUNKBASSIC]

“Fresh of breath air” LOL 😂 @12:44! Very funny 😄. You have the coolest videos. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Haha I didn't know me saying a "Fresh of breath air" would be funny, but apparently I get comments on that. Lol . Thanks for the kind words. Keeps me motivated!:)

[@steveandyoung]

I'm surprised you didn't include the Tantalus trail. But it can be treacherous. Once, my friends and I took that trail and wound up coming out at Paradise Park, and had to take the bus back up Tantalus to get to our cars. Another time, my friend walked into a spider web across the trail, and backed up so quickly, he almost threw me off the side of the trail into the valley. We also heard that a lot of people get lost on that trail. So, on the other hand, it might be a good idea not to include it.😉

[@SeanKaleponi]

Oh I appreciate the Tantalus trail but I'm not a big fan of it!:) I've done it 10 years ago and just Luke you, I got lost. Lol. I don't like the hike but I love the views from up there! I'll keep it simple and easy in the meantime. Aloha guys! I appreciate your videos!🤙

[@kealastarr9417]

Such a great vid! Thank you so so much for sharing!!💛

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!:):)

[@evangelinemosqueda5687]

Wow

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha!:)

[@DennyandNikki]

Great video! Aiea Loop Trail is next on our list after seeing the pigs!! Mahalo for the content and keep it coming.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks Denny and Nikki! Love your guys videos. Enjoy the Aiea Loop Trail. We got lucky to see the pigs. I liked it when you two saw the monk seals on the mokes at Lanikai. Mahalo for your support!:)

[@brelovesyou1412]

I never been to Oahu, Hawaii! I never been actually Hawaii at all! So I have a question. How long have you been hiking? It seems like fun for this summer! I never been hiking so can you maybe do like videos of what to bring? I just want tutorials. Maybe next video can I have a shout out? New subscriber! Keep up the good work man! 😁

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you!! I've been hiking since I was a kid. I don't do any crazy hikes though. In the future, I'll do a video on simple beginner hikes with a couple tutorials on what to do and what to bring to get ppl started. Please come to Oahu when you get the chance.

[@mkthomp24]

Thank you Sean. Nice video. I need to hike 1 and 10. Please don’t tell my husband about the spiders on 10.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you! I won't tell your husband. You just have to distract him if he watches the 🕷 scene in this video. Lol

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

love the video !!! and you turned me on to John Cruz, Fabulous singer !!!! Cant wait til next month. Coming to Maui and Honolulu !!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

John Cruz is such a legendary singer here. Glad you like his song!:) and thank you, please enjoy your time in Maui and Oahu when your here!:)🤙

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

@@SeanKaleponi if it stops raining

[@delishsavoryeats2309]

Hi, I’m glad I came across your channel. I plan on going to Hawaii in August. It will be my first time there. Im excited to see what you post in the next video!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Awww thanks and welcome to Hawaii in August!:) Please stay tuned for future videos ! Aloha!:)

[@madisonleach5490]

Thanks man! Great footage too! Just moved here looking to knock out some hikes!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you! And awesome you just moved here!! Please enjoy Hawaii and some of the hikes too! Aloha!:)

[@rucksackadventures4878]

Great video buddy love it keep up the hard work inspiring people one place I need to visit I’ve liked & subscribed also stay safe much appreciated Rucksack Adventures 🇬🇧

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you! I'll do my best and yes, please come to Hawaii. I also liked and subscribed too! Look forward to your videos!:)

[@rucksackadventures4878]

@@SeanKaleponi 🙂👍🏻

[@gurpreetkaursran737]

Verynice video

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you!!:)

[@UserCommenter]

Great content! - I’d love to see an overview of the whole island. Say, from the top: a little history, facts about tourism today. Parts of the island, where tourists stay vs. where locals live, where people play. What range of budgets, what’s crucial to remember (rent a car and keep it empty for safety, or rideshare, or...). Activities, nightlife. - If you were hired to prepare someone who’d never even heard of Oahu to visit, what’s the whole of what you’d tell them end to end? If you map that out, and created a 30min video, or numbered series of 3-20 minute videos, that would be such a boon. I LOVE learning about hiking and food! If you could also zoom out for us, that would be amazing. Mahalo friend 🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Well , depends if someone is coming to Hawaii as single, couple, or family and depends on their fitness level and whether they like indoors and outdoors, etc. There's a whole range of things to do for all types of people in Hawaii. I plan on making future videos on diff topics. Please stay tunes and subscribed. Aloha!:)

[@d_northstar8027]

Nice one sean. Right on bro. Also you should have went to the short cut on maunawili if you stretched for time. Lol other then that awesome have a blessed one.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks Drew!! Appreciate your support. Oh there's a short cut? Awww, should have asked you for help. We got lost for a bit. Lol. Have a great week bro!

[@TakeaHike]

Damn this is an awesome place, Really need the COVID epidemic to be over already

[@SeanKaleponi]

Oahu is an amazing island! Thank you!:) I like your cave videos. Awesome!!:)

[@bimbimrm8993]

Hello, would May be a good month for Hiking in Oahu? Thank you

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha! And yes May is a good month. Basically the start of summer and not a lot of rain!:)

[@slckofit]

Hey I think we saw you at the Botanical Gardens yesterday (11/4/2021) jogging. Wasn’t sure if it was you though so I didn’t say hi.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Awww that was me. I jog at the gardens quite often. You can Def say 👋 ! 🤙💯

[@bel250]

You didn't include Ka'ena Point...we hiked there...been to Koko head, Hanauma Bay hiking trail, Manoa Falls trail. Top on my bucket list is Haiku trail...

[@SeanKaleponi]

Oh been to Ka'ena Point and had a hike right near by but had to take it off. Please watch my new video today that talks about it. Aloha!:) glad you did the other hikes!

[@Kim-mz8co]

I did a Christmas "walk" from Waianae (when I was staying at the Korean Buddhist Temple), around Ka'ena Point to Haleiwa many years ago. I took the buses to get back home. My advice: WEAR A HAT for that hike! 🤣It was HOT and sunny. (That was before I knew much Hawaiian language: "Ka'ena" means: HEAT!) Thanks for your videos. I miss home Hawai'i as I sit here during the Pandemic in Cambodia twenty years later.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Appreciate your story Kim!! It's def hot here at time and that's a far walk. Greeting to Cambodia!🤙💯

[@Kim-mz8co]

@@SeanKaleponi THANKS! AND, I changed the spelling in my comment of "WHERE" to "WEAR" a hat! lol. (To add to your enjoyment, I'll admit I've been serving as an English teacher in SE ASIA for the past 9 years!)

[@JenniferStam]

Mahalo! Will be there in a few weeks and we've wanted to do some of these hikes (and some we have done). I appreciate you putting this together I am looking forward to getting a "fresh of breath air". Hehe!

[@SeanKaleponi]

I'm glad that you like the video Jennifer! And please enjoy the hikes in Hawaii when you come soon! There's a lot of fresh air here! Lol . Aloha!:)

[@JenniferStam]

@@SeanKaleponi 😁🤙

[@bangchamber317]

Can you take me back and do St Louis Heights ridge, plz?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Bang! I still haven't done St. Louis Heights Ridge but I will now. Mahalo 🤙👍💯

[@laurinmccord]

Lived here for over 3 years now and still haven't done Crouching Lion! I need to go 🥰

[@SeanKaleponi]

Yes, it's such a great hike. Please enjoy Crouching Lion when you go!:)

[@MonkeyyBangs]

may i ask why are some trails illegal but there are routes for it inside…?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Tinkywinky! I believe, it's juts a way so the State won't hold themselves accountable if there is an accodent on certain hikes

[@eddibetty10]

Talofa uso. Can you give me your top 3 hikes? I'm gonna be in oahu in July. I appreciate it uce. 💯

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha brother! My top 3, Wiliwilinui, Lanikai, and Crouching Lion. Hope this helps when you come in July:) Take care.

[@eddibetty10]

@@SeanKaleponi I appreciate it uso, I will check all 3; much alofa . stay safe and god bless. Tofa. Soifua 🙏

[@bayareatutors]

Is Hamama still guarded everyday by the cop at the entrance?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Yes, everday now. They got really strict there.

[@Cjbc1214]

Love your video! Do I need to bring mosquitoe repellent on the trails?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Glad you enjoyed the video!! And yes, brining mosquito repellent is always a good idea on these trails! Aloha!:)

[@TaintedMango]

There seem to be many amazing hiking trails in Hawaii - I am just wondering why so many of them are "illegal"

[@SeanKaleponi]

Yes, there's many great hiking trails here. Some of them are illegal since it's dangerous or it's on government owned property. But there's many great ones here too!

[@TaintedMango]

@@SeanKaleponi The "stairway to heaven" would be high on my list if it weren't illegal. It is a big island and I am sure I will find many other great hikes when I eventually will go (like the cave one on your thumbnail). Keep those great Hawaii vids coming!!

[@mikefreeman9251]

There's a back way up to stairway to heaven that's legal and an epic hike

[@TaintedMango]

@@mikefreeman9251 I may have seen a video of it - it looks way more dangerous than the "illegal" stairs (but much more fun)

[@sammatsusaka823]

Let me know if anyone you know see menehunes. I've heard Aiea Loop Trail, people claim to see 'um. Somebody said Old Waimalu Valley (Newtown Town Houses) this guy says he see 'um in his Mango Tree. But I wonder if it's Owl's. My Grandpa used to live there and I got to see a Shadow person with Red Eyes.

[@SeanKaleponi]

I would love to see Menehunes. I think we gotta use camera traps like how they do in Africa to spot majestic creatures!🤙👍

[@sammatsusaka823]

@@SeanKaleponi IDK, might be like Bigfoot. They can see infrared light. I know this guy on KZbin. If you want to see Bigfoot, ride a Horse. The Horse will sense Danger and will look in the direction of a possible Bigfoot sighting. But where's there Bigfoot, you also have Cougars and Bears. Oahu has Cougars and Bears. But State of Hawaii don't want to start a panic. You know that there's Black Widow, Poison Dart Frog, Russian Boars ( but they're mix breeding with our Boars, Iguana, Night Anole (channel 2 News) the State of Hawaii knew this!!! Since there's No Bigfoot here, only a close relative (Mahu) this is the stuff, I look for. Did you know that there's Barn Owl and Swift's, too?

[@mandarkumthekar8565]

How is weather in may?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Mandar, it's almost Summer in May so I would say pretty good👍

[@mauionion3739]

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[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo friend🤙🌈👍

[@seth-mata]

Are all these free to do ??

[@SeanKaleponi]

Yes they are Seth! Aloha🤙

[@wahinenuiloa]

Brah, you encouraging people to go on illegal and dangerous hikes....then they gotta be rescued which puts our first responders at risk.

[@SeanKaleponi]

I think that's Sacred Falls, Olomana 3rd peak, and Kaau Crater Hike. Have you seen my 5 Things Not To Do In Hawaii? Alot of the tourist complimented me on that video which was different

[@matthewowen1360]

What about haiku stairs?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Sadly.. their taking it down

[@brandonbao7097]

Am I the only one noticing the creepy face staring at Sean??? 4:44

[@SeanKaleponi]

What creepy face? I tried watching it👍

[@brandonbao7097]

@@SeanKaleponi lol I was just joking, there was no creepy face!

[@Danegerous45]

lots of illegal hikes suggested, AT app says keep out. Just checked them out, boo! Better i do my own research, but thanks for suggesting!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Hmm?

[@tripsmytrigger7090]

Officer - my apologies ... Sean Kaleponi said it was OK.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Haha.. then I'll refer to the cop that I didn't say that in the video. Lol!

[@flee78]

No PaiN No GaiN bRah!

[@SeanKaleponi]

I agree Flee! More pain, more gain🤙

[@Savorist]

Is there any trail that's legal?

[@SeanKaleponi]

The ones I didn't mention that were illegal.

[@GenoTechno]

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[@SeanKaleponi]

👍

[@sammatsusaka823]

Did you miss #10?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Sorry Sam, I had to take out #10 because I was getting pressure from the State. A scared illegal trail. Please watch the 5 things not to do in Hawaii video, I explain it there🤙

[@loki967]

pink pill box is NOT an relatively easy hike. It is very steep

[@SeanKaleponi]

I see kids and heavy set ppl do the Pink Pillbox hike so that's why I say it

[@misterle7026]

if some of those hikes are illegal, why not mention the most beautiful illegal hike in the world? Stairway 2 Heaven.

[@SeanKaleponi]

I want to go to the Stairway one last time before they supposedly tear it down.

[@misterle7026]

@@SeanKaleponi have fun brother... I don't think I can do it again. It's was beautiful, but going down was extremely difficult for me. Now I am too old for that xhit.. 😆.

[@samcha9448]

Fresh of breath air??

[@SeanKaleponi]

Haha yup!:)

[@hori166]

@ 1:06 nice try, but don't those signs say not to enter? In the old days the signs used to say "KAPU" which maybe had a more spiritual prohibition. It's hard to criticize tourists doing dumb things and winding up dead or injured, and now a local boy doing the same. Last month a local girl fell off the mountain in Waianae so even locals are not immune. People have to earn a living on KZbin, but not by endangering others. To your credit, you did put a disclaimer @ 2:07. Still, I think more information should be provided about the risks involved for inexperienced tourists. That's why they go swimming in mountain pools in the rain and have no idea of what's coming down the valley.

[@SeanKaleponi]

In the 9th hike, at the end, I did say how going more up is a little scary and I think that's the area where the girl in Waianae just recently passed away. I actually make videos because I didn't see any locals doing it on KZbin. I'm also honest and tell others I don't do any hikes that seem scary to me. But I won't tell others to not hike. Olomana and Kaau Crater Hike look crazy! But if they hike it, I'm not gonna tell them to stop. I don't remember back in the old days when I was a kid that any hikes were prohibited. I remember the locals having a beer on hikes. Whether they hike, surf, rapel, it can be dangerous. I hope other locals start making KZbin videos about safety too. Haven't seen a disclaimer yet on other Hawaii Hiking videos although I'm sure there maybe some out there.

[@aaronsilva5641]

These places are getting crowded now since they are being exploited on the internet.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Which places?

[@IIrandhandleII]

So hiking is basically illegal....

[@SeanKaleponi]

It's illegal if I said its illegal but its legal if I didn't say it was illegal.

[@PolymerJones]

Bro why is there a video about illegal hikes like this is useless information why would someone want to come to Hawaii and commit a crime. Doesn’t KZbin policy have something about encouraging crimes wtf

[@SeanKaleponi]

Bro.. you make it sound like I kidnapped someone on KZbin or I murdered someone. Relax!! Haven't done vids like this in years. Did you see my other hiking vids? Have you ever jaywalked before?

[@davidkoni8416]

Stop showing this satanic symbols 😂

[@SeanKaleponi]

Haha David, just throwing up the "shaka' sign.🤙

[@canttellyoucuzurastranger9400]

Bro stop showing tourists hikes dude keep them in the tourist areas

[@SeanKaleponi]

This video is so old

[@MegaHotdiggity]

I am curious about these illegal hikes. Other than your pinned comment, what’s up with the others? Is the US government against them? Why? Is it simply a danger factor or other factors?

[@SeanKaleponi]

I really don't understand it because if it was about danger, the Olomana hike (Which has the most deaths and injuries) would be illegal along with the Ka'a Crater Trail hike. Those 2 dangerous hikes are both legal. Before, you could hike pretty much everywhere, now you can't. So I think it's whatever the Hawaii state says is legal or not and the reasons are not that clear.

[@Ash_Avvy]

That's confusing

[@Yashobam]

Can you find seclusion on some trails in Oahu I know Oahu is inundated with residents and other tourists

[@SeanKaleponi]

I don't think so anymore. Because all the trails are known now but Wiliwilinui never seems crowded when I go and it's beautiful 👍🤙

[@kayyywild]

Awesome guide bro! I like the Huamana Bay one the most, the views are gorgeous there 😍

[@SeanKaleponi]

Definitely come and visit! Glad you liked the video. Hanauma Bay is gorgeous!:)

[@minc4970]

Hi Sean. Isn't Crouching Lion a sacred place? Just want to make sure.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Min C! I don't think it's sacred because no one ever guards it. And so much ppl go there every day👍🤙

[@minc4970]

@SeanKaleponi Thanks. I will include in the next trip. I saw a KZbin clip and heard that. Thanks.

[@minc4970]

Sean. I am currently planning for my annual trip to Hawaii in January. I will try Crouching Lion. But also would like to try Three Peak and kayak to the Moke islands. Do you plan to do these soon? Before January 😊

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Min! Crouching Lion is a beautiful hike and has some of the best views on the island. I have no plans on Kayaking to the Mokes but we will have an Olomana video that includes things to do and eat on the East Oahu after our Honolulu video comes out next week. East video will be up for sure before October🤙😋

[@minc4970]

@SeanKaleponi Thanks. I know it is a lot of work, but your videos are not only entertaining but informative. Oh yeah I am also going for the sand bar. See you have much influence on my life. 😀