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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in Hawaii

Hawaii has 10 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 2 cities and towns — Honolulu, Aiea. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.

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.

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Diamond Head Crater Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,227 reviews

Honolulu, HI

1.6 miLoopPavedScenic

Extinct volcano is a popular hiking destination with a rugged trail leading to panoramic views.

Tantalus Lookout - Puu Ualakaa State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,521 reviews

Honolulu, HI

1 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Scenic lookout featuring striking views of the Diamond Head volcano cone & the Waikiki skyline.

ʻAiea Loop Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 779 reviews

Aiea, HI

4.8 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Scenic, 5-mi. hiking loop featuring lush tropical vegetation, pools & waterfalls.

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.

Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside

4.8 ★★★★★ 316 reviews

Honolulu, HI

1 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

A 1,048-ft. hill with impressive views, picnic tables & restrooms, just a short hike from the road.

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.

Makiki Arboretum Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 156 reviews

Honolulu, HI

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area known for its varied trails and wildlife, including a waterfall.

Makiki Valley Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Honolulu, HI

2 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Hiking area featuring tropical vegetation, mosquitoes, and scenic views.

Mauʻumae Ridge Trail (Puʻu Lanipō)

4.7 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Honolulu, HI

LoopNatural surfaceLitScenic

Challenging trail that goes up and down along a ridge, rewarding hikers with valley and mountain views.

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