hiking Archives - The Beyond Paradise https://thebeyondparadise.com/tag/hiking/ Paradise is A State of Mind Wed, 10 Feb 2021 23:59:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/thebeyondparadise.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-image.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 hiking Archives - The Beyond Paradise https://thebeyondparadise.com/tag/hiking/ 32 32 171398049 Ehukai Pillbox Hike https://thebeyondparadise.com/ehukai-pillbox-hike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ehukai-pillbox-hike Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:42:55 +0000 https://thebeyondparadise.com/?p=742 The Ehukai Pillbox Hike is the less crowded version of the Lanikai Pillboxes, but shorter, and in my opinion, a much better view! Located directly across legendary Banzai Pipeline and Ehukai Beach, the top of this trail gives you some pretty sweet views of the North Shore. Trail Difficulty – Easy/Moderate Length – 2 miles (round trip) Duration – 2 hours Condition – Shaded, muddy/slippery, steep Important Information Free Parking – Parking is only permitted outside of the Sunset Beach […]

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]]> 742 Makapu’u Tide Pools https://thebeyondparadise.com/makapuu-tide-pools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=makapuu-tide-pools Fri, 16 Oct 2020 20:06:09 +0000 https://thebeyondparadise.com/?p=648 The Makapu’u Tide Pools are a rock formation off the beaten path of the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail. Of the thousands who visit the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail throughout the year, not many venture down to these amazing tide pools. If you get the chance, and are able to handle the rocky trek down and back, it is worth a visit at least once! Trail Difficulty – Moderate/Hard Length – 2 miles (*roughly- round trip) Duration – 2 to 3 hours (lots […]

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]]> 648 Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail https://thebeyondparadise.com/makapuu-point-lighthouse-trail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=makapuu-point-lighthouse-trail Fri, 16 Oct 2020 20:05:30 +0000 https://thebeyondparadise.com/?p=647 The Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail is on the most eastern point of Oahu located within the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline. This hiking trail is the second most popular hike on Oahu after Diamond Head. That is because this trail offers magnificent views of the windward coast and two offshore islets (Rabbit Island and Kaohikaipu). It is also near many other popular attractions on this side of the island such as, Hanauma Bay, Sandy Beach, Makapu’u Beach Park, and KoKo Head. […]

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]]> 647 Diamond Head Hike (Le’ahi) in Honolulu, Hawaii https://thebeyondparadise.com/diamond-head-hike-leahi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diamond-head-hike-leahi Wed, 02 Sep 2020 23:01:19 +0000 https://thebeyondparadise.com/?p=442 The Diamond Head Hike is easily the most popular hike on Oahu, mainly due to its’ proximity to Waikiki. Chances are, if you’ve seen a photo or postcard of Waikiki, you’ve seen the iconic Diamond Head crater in the background. If it is your first time to the Honolulu/Waikiki area, this is a must do activity for all ages. Keep in mind that this is a tourist attraction, so there will be lots of people most of the time (around […]

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]]> 442 Stairway to Heaven Hike (Haiku Stairs) on Oahu, Hawaii https://thebeyondparadise.com/stairway-to-heaven-hike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stairway-to-heaven-hike Sun, 12 Jan 2020 02:44:19 +0000 http:/?p=1 The Stairway to Heaven hike, also known as Haiku Stairs, is located on the Windward side of Oahu, Hawaii. I have hiked the Stairway to Heaven trail many times and have a few friends that hike it, and its surrounding trails regularly. This post will hopefully lend any information to best prepare you for your trek up the stairway. I will also try and keep this updated with current information regarding the stairs, trail, security, etc. Trail Difficulty – Hard […]

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