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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Hawaii

Hawaii has 8 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 4 cities and towns — Honolulu, Kailua, Waialua, Waimanalo. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

Every one in Hawaii

Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,119 reviews

Waimanalo, HI

PavedShadedScenic

Natural hiking area with paved trail & overlook, ocean views, lighthouse & whale-watching potential.

Koko Crater Railway Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,262 reviews

Honolulu, HI

PavedShadedScenic

Steep hike up an abandoned railroad track on Koko Crater, with dramatic ocean & city views.

Kaʻena Point Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,977 reviews

Waialua, HI

3.5 miMixedShadedScenic

3.5-mile hiking & biking path on a former railroad bed & dirt road amid dramatic coastal scenery.

Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 444 reviews

Honolulu, HI

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Forested park along a ridge featuring hiking trails, picnic tables & scenic views of nearby valleys.

Open 24h

Kaʻau Crater Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 442 reviews

Honolulu, HI

1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Steep jungle trail circling around a crater & past 3 waterfalls, with views of Honolulu & the ocean.

Kawainui Marsh Bike Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 207 reviews

Kailua, HI

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Easy-going gravel and paved paths for walking, running or cycling by a marsh.

Open 24h

Kaʻiwi Shoreline Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Honolulu, HI

LoopMixedScenic

Hiking trail along the Kaiwi coastline offering scenic views and access to tide pools.

Waʻahila Ridge Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

Honolulu, HI

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Relaxing park featuring kid-friendly hikes, picnic tables and panoramic views, plus a large pine forest.