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Shaded Running Trails in Hawaii

Hawaii has 12 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 5 cities and towns — Honolulu, Aiea, Kailua, Waialua and 1 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.

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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Koko Head District Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,062 reviews

Honolulu, HI

ShadedScenic

Sprawling collection of sports fields, gardens, picnic areas & stairs climbing a volcanic crater.

Kapiʻolani Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,478 reviews

Honolulu, HI

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

A public, oceanfront park with volcano views, a beach, volleyball, picnicking & canoeing.

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.

Open 24h

Sans Souci State Recreational Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,943 reviews

Honolulu, HI

MixedShadedScenic

Popular stretch of sandy beach with a waterfront walking path & palm-lined lawn for picnicking.

ʻAiea Loop Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 779 reviews

Aiea, HI

4.8 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

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

ʻAihualama Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 248 reviews

Honolulu, HI

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

This short waterfall trail connects to the Pauoa Flats Trail & the Manoa Falls Trail.

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.

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 Valley Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Honolulu, HI

2 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

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

Kalawahine Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

Honolulu, HI

MixedShadedScenic

Hiking area in a jungle setting with scenic views, good for kids.