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SaveHonolulu trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes ridgelines, views and summits. Many trails are good in wet weather and family friendly. Popular destinations include Round Top Forest Reserve, Kuli'ou'ou Forest Reserve and Diamond Head State Monument.
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- Mountain Bike
9 trails
- Gravel Bike
5 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Hike
61 trails
- Trail Running
61 trails
Region Details
- 6
- 2
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Mar 24, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 61
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 9
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 61
- Trails Trail Running
- 61
- Total Distance
- 65 miles
- Total Descent
- 24,771 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,134 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,135 ft
- Reports
- 75
- Photos
- 321
- Completed Counter
- 6,022
Popular Honolulu Mountain Biking Trails
• 45 ★ 1.5 • 1 mile • 583 ft • 71 •
Located on the eastern tip of O’ahu, the Makapu’u Lighthouse trail is a 3 mile round trip ride on paved road. No matter which way you drive to Makapu'u trail get ready for some beautiful scenery. The resulting view from the 1.5 mile...
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 604 ft • 57 •
is a great ride on a rainy day. Pretty much the entire trail is paved so mud and traction are not an issue. The trail is so overgrown with greenery that it feels like single track in many places. The views are spectacular. At points on...
• 25 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 930 ft • 21 • • hike
Kuli’ou’ou Ridge Trail is a steep, technical, leg pumping, chest heaving, single track that will challenge most riders. Oh, it’s fun too. Parking can be a bit tough. There is no parking at the culdesac where the trail starts so...
• 70 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 570 ft • 21 •
Don’t let this 3.2 mile round trip jeep road fool you. It may not be technical but it’s a solid climb to the top. Once through the trail gate you follow the paved road for awhile until you see the trail signs for . At this point it...
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 58 ft • 20 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 20 ★ 1.0 • 2 miles • 28 ft • 16 •
Accessible from the same parking lot as Makapu’u Lighthouse Road, Ka’iwi State Scenic Shoreline is 20 acres of ridable terrain. Most of the trail is jeep road with a little bit of single track mixed in. It's all relatively flat with...
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 696 ft • 17 ft • 7 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 17 ft green climb.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 735 ft • 0 ft • 4 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb.
Photos of Honolulu Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makapu’u Lighthouse Road | Sep 3, 2024 @ 7:46am Sep 3, 2024 | Ideal | MLJohnson | ||
| Lower Wiliwilinui | Aug 15, 2024 @ 5:28pm Aug 15, 2024 | Variable | ant-one | ||
| Kuli’ou’ou Ridge | Jun 2, 2024 @ 6:01am Jun 2, 2024 | Ideal | catab | ||
| Ka'iwi State Scenic Shoreline | Feb 7, 2021 @ 6:43pm Feb 7, 2021 | Ideal | zl9 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaxojBUxB | ridden | skillpark | activity #100321023 | Jul 29, 2026 @ 9:57pm Jul 29, 2026 |
| MaxojBUxB | add | skillpark | activity #100205701 and 1 more | Jul 28, 2026 @ 9:04am Jul 28, 2026 |
| BikeRegCom | add | event | activity #92584926 and 3 more | Apr 14, 2026 @ 2:13am Apr 14, 2026 |
| radmande1 | add | report | activity #88220321 | Feb 2, 2026 @ 9:00am Feb 2, 2026 |
| Smeliflowers | ridden | trail | activity #86301923 | Dec 29, 2025 @ 5:44pm Dec 29, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail is locked at the top by 6 foot fence. | Dec 16, 2024 @ 5:58pm Dec 16, 2024 | ||
| report | 7 84y. J484 7. | Sep 16, 2023 @ 11:41am Sep 16, 2023 | ||
| report | Rideable and surprisingly fun technical trail... | Oct 3, 2020 @ 10:14am Oct 3, 2020 | ||
| trail | Good quick ride. Watch out for the rocky... | Oct 9, 2017 @ 7:07pm Oct 9, 2017 | ||
| trail | If you want to practice rock gardens and test... | May 13, 2017 @ 8:16pm May 13, 2017 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k15 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge24 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k15 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge31 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge3 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Koko Head Bike Park | skill park | Honolulu | |
| Koko Head Bike Park | skill park | Honolulu |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 9 | 11 miles | 335 ft | 1 mile | 1,706 ft | #6,484 | #2,159 | 199 | 70 | 10,455 | ||
| E-Bike | 2 | 5 miles | 59 ft | 2,385 ft | 1,703 ft | 58 | 342 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 6 miles | 997 ft | 1 mile | 1,660 ft | #2,665 | #878 | 17 | 4 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 167 ft | 2,182 ft | 1,125 ft | #4,265 | #1,037 | 10 | ||||
| Hike | 61 | 65 miles | 24,770 ft | 23 miles | 3,133 ft | #609 | #282 | 120 | 75 | 1 | 6,187 | |
| Trail Running | 61 | 65 miles | 24,770 ft | 23 miles | 3,133 ft | #2,874 | #818 | 2 | 75 | 1 | 1,867 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Honolulu?
Honolulu has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking.
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Honolulu?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Honolulu are:
- Lower Wiliwilinui (4.2/5)
- Old Pali Road (4.1/5)
- Kuli’ou’ou Ridge (3.9/5)
- Makapu’u Lighthouse Road (3.6/5)
- Ka'iwi State Scenic Shoreline (3.6/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Honolulu?
There are 12 parking locations listed in Honolulu. The most popular parking spots are:
- Kanewai Park Parking
- Parking
- Diamond Head Summit Trailhead Permit Parking Lot
- Parking
- Makapu’u Lighthouse Parking Lot
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What is the longest trail in Honolulu?
The longest trail in Honolulu is Nimitz Bike Path at 3.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Honolulu?
The best hiking trails in Honolulu are:
- Diamond Head Hiking Trail
- Koko Head Crater Trail
- Kuli’ou’ou Ridge
- Mānoa Falls Trail
- Ka'au Crater Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Honolulu?
The best trail running trails in Honolulu are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Honolulu?
Honolulu has a total of 61 trails. Of those, 9 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Honolulu to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Honolulu?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Honolulu is Kuli’ou’ou Ridge with 930 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Honolulu?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Honolulu is Makapu’u Lighthouse Road with 89 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Honolulu?
Honolulu supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Honolulu?
The following bike services are available in Honolulu:
- Guides & Tours (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Honolulu?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Honolulu is Kuli’ou’ou Ridge with an average grade of 11.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Honolulu?
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Are the trails open in Honolulu?
The overall region status for Honolulu is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 18 trails:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Honolulu?
There are 2 trails in Honolulu that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Honolulu?
The highest summit in Honolulu is Puʻulanihuli at 2,756 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Honolulu?
There are 6 notable sights in Honolulu. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Honolulu.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Honolulu?
The most popular Strava segments in Honolulu are:
- Bouganville Bikepath Sprint (2,691 athletes)
- TheNimitzDash. EwaBound. (2,284 athletes)
- BougainvilleBikePathSprint South (2,239 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Honolulu?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Honolulu. View all adaptive trails in Honolulu for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Honolulu?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Honolulu directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Honolulu?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Honolulu: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Honolulu.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Honolulu?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Honolulu are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Honolulu?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Honolulu are:
- Makapu’u Lighthouse Road (1/5)
- Ka'iwi State Scenic Shoreline (1/5)
- Nimitz Bike Path (0/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Comfort Station Cabin
- Mount Olympus Summit
- Makapu’u Lookout Viewpoint
- Diamond Head Viewpoint
- Maunawili Falls Sight
- [helipad] Diamond Head Helipad Other
- Diamond Head Summit
- Aihualama Falls Sight
- Kuli'ou'ou Summit
- Lulumahu Falls Sight
- Puʻulanihuli (2,756 ft)
- Puʻuʻokona (2,205 ft)
- Kuliʻouʻou Summit (2,018 ft)
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