This trail is amazing not only is it physically challenging but also mentally!!! It’s worth every step especially if your at the beginning of your fitness journey!! The views are amazing. Highly suggest wearing comfy shoes!!

Trail was roughly 6 miles. The views were nice and the trail was maintained nicely. It was very muddy and made some of the trail difficult. Otherwise it was quite a nice hike.

Great hike for most people, supervised children and dogs. Theres the summit trail that starts near the peak of the loop where the H3 can be seen as well. When not muddy, both the loop and summit trails have striking views. Theres lots of available parking as well and restrooms. But like many places, the earlier you go, the more parking options youll have. Also the full loop can be a few hours to complete. If you dont have the time, you can always turn around after the peak and follow the path back the way you came to the entrance of the hike. Just be mindful of other hikers youll meet going backwards as some parts of the path are so narrow only 2 people can stand side by side at a time. Ultimately, one of my favorite hikes that lll continue to recommend for years to come

Outstanding hiking area. Moderate difficulty level, perfect for beginners looking for a slight challenge. If you want a better workout, park at the top, which will force you to trek up the hill to your car at the end of the hike. Bring plenty of water.

Probably one of the best hikes on Oahu! Pretty easy hike with a great view of H3. I was surprised to see how well maintained the trail was. Also, keep an eye for the WWII plane crash site. There’s not a lot left since it crashed in 1944 but you can see some pieces of it.

Nice, long, leisure trail. Nature, a spectacular view of H3. Overall a nice relaxing treck to contemplate and enjoy with someone you love

Peaceful and a great place to hike. Ive done both trails out here and have enjoyed it.

Nice and quiet. It was very breezy and the sun was out. It was surprisingly super packed.

My very damaged knees managed this trek and the view at the end was worth it.I did it only one way cause I read that the loop would involve walking up the road to the upper car park. Also dont forget a water bottle.It was a good walk and not too warm. My doggy loved it too.

Nice trail. Not that intense. Tons of cool looking eucalyptus trees and roots. Nice walk to bring your dogs along on. In total its about 4.5 miles and takes 2-3 hours to complete. By the trail head there is a bathroom and drinking fountain. Bring a couple liters of water. Also there is a picnic area with a bunch of benches, but there were a lot of mosquitoes in that area. Only place on the island Ive really seen them so far.

Good place to take the kids hiking heavily wooded area so its got plenty of shade.

Beautiful hike with lush vegetation, huge trees, and great views. Muddy in some spots but overall a great hike for all ages. Beware of wild hogs though.

Perfect hike for almost every age hiker. We did the 4.5 miles in almost exactly 2 hours. I see a family with younger kids might take 2.5-3 hours depending on the number of stops/breaks needed. This is a definite must for travelers as well as multiple times for the locals. See u on the trails!!! If you like my review, please follow me :)

Beautiful trail. It was a great hike. Our 5-year old did it with us. Its a little rocky in some places and a little slick in others. Id do it again.

Love this trail. You can run it with a grippy pair of trail shoes. The vegetation is constantly changing and trail is well-enough maintained. Dont expect to sweat, but expect full spectrum greenery and smells.

Excellent work out. If you do the whole 4.68 miles you are sure to get a good work out for your day. Hikeable by most everybody, can get slippery when wet.Over 800 feet of elevation change. I highly recommend it.

This was a beautiful trail. It took us about 3 hours to complete. It wasn’t too difficult. The scenery was amazing. It had been sprinkling on and off so the trail got muddy and slippery, so be careful.

Great family friendly hike with beautiful views that are surrounded by the aroma of nature. Pick cherry guavas and hear the sounds of birds and clashing of trees in the forest and take pictures along the way of different types of ginger, pine ,paper trees and other Hawaiian native plants . Enjoy the peace for a short stroll 1/2 way of the hike or go further along for a half a day hike for a little get away from the every day to day responsibilities!

I loved this nice 4.8 mile nature walk. Although I didnt get to see the downed WWII aircraft, I still got spme spectacular views. Highly recommended for the beginner hiker.

Great shaded trail. Amazing scenery.

Great family friendly hike! Nothing too strenuous, which is usually more calming than a harder hike. We only crossed two others while we walked through which was nice. Great views along the way and up at the top. Overall just a very enjoyable hike.

A incredibly beautiful scenic trail with lush forest.The hike itself however is not extremely challenging and mostly flatFootwear: some parts are slippery and muddy. I completed it in sandals but I’d use cautionLots of parking and overall fun trail

This is a great hike to do alone or with the family. A moderate hike. There are some spots that are very muddy and slippery. Other than that not a bad hike. I did it with a 7 month old baby in a front carrier and without spikes. Took about 2.5 hours at 28’07 pace. We went up to the second part of the parking right before the restroom, yes it was a struggle to walk up the hill first however, it was easier to end the hike where we parked.

Beginner level trail, appropriate for the whole family, with great photo opportunities.

Amazing hike. Just under 5 miles and took about 2 hours to do. Some spots are really muddy, so wear shoes with good traction. Lots of shade along the whole trail.

Great hike beautiful in surroundings. Good for trail runs when dry.

Great views of H3 but otherwise covered in forest. Very muddy after a wet week so advised to wear hiking boots to reduce slipping (we did not and it got tough in parts) fantastic hike to take doggies on. Not overly a hard hike.

A bit muddy but loved trail.

I’m rating this one highly for a few reasons. The trail is one of the better maintained ones on Oahu. I’ll let you in on a [not so] secret... this state is seriously disorganized, incompetent and doesn’t spend money on repairing parks and beach amenities. So when you go to the beach or park, nature will wow you... but the facilities that the state/ city and county control are in dire need of repairs.This place is a drive from town (trust me, you do not want to sea with the bus!!) but if you have a car to get there, there’s actually a good amount of parking!Next, there are bathrooms, which is rare at a trailhead. Not just one bathroom but two bathrooms. Which is definitely a plus and there’s usually toilet paper!Next, the trail is quite wide and not overgrown like most places. The type of trees that are there provide lots of shade which is great in the summer. I’ve hiked there in the rain, and it actually is not too muddy except towards the lower part of the loop.There’s some nice views, a few good resting places, it’s dog friendly (even my senior dog is ok on that trail). You don’t have to climb anything. And since it’s a loop, the scenery changes the whole way. It’s kid friendly as well.Bonus is there’s also camping, which is a different type of experience than beach camping.And if you want to check “culture” on the list, there’s a healing heiau (altar or place of worship) there as well you can visit, pay honor to and learn more about (please be respectful!).Pro tip- bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the covered tables. You might see some tame “wild” pigs. Actually quite likely!!

Good hike, about five miles. Not too difficult, but parts of it will make you sweat. Pretty shaded most of the way. Saw a couple of hikers with their dogs. Be sure to check the weather, because it can get muddy when it rains. Takes you uphill through luscious scenery and offers views of the harbor and H3. In the area, theres chickens, different kinds of birds, and watch out for the wild pigs! Try to do this with a partner, because theres parts that if you take a wrong step, you could end up in big trouble.

Nice hike it has beautiful scenery takes about 2 hours to complete the loop for novice. There were some people who were running the loop on the uneven terrain which was pretty amazing to me.

Nice hike can be ran easily on dryer days as well.

Good beginner hike, views are ok. Trails pretty slippery after rain

This is a really well maintained trail that is accessible for families. But, there werent so many people that you couldnt go long stretches without seeing anyone. Absolutely recommend, just make sure it hasnt rained or a few days. The mud of parts of the trail can get really slippery. And make sure you use bug spray!

Awesome hike, trails great for amateur hikers. Great views.

My go to hike on the island. Well maintained, flat, always great conditions, shaded. It’s perfect for my senior dog, it’s great for trail running, it’s great for hanging with friends. I love this trail.

Pretty 5.5 mile hike mostly on flat or gently rising / declining terrain. My wife, one year old daughter and I did it in about 2 hours. Great place for exercise and fresh air. A few nice views of Pearl Harbor and the H3. A plethora of various tree species can be seen as you make your way through the forest. Some parts of the loop feel less like you’re in Hawaii and more in a park somewhere on the American west coast. Trail is dirt all the way and some parts will get muddy when it rains.

As others have mentioned, it can get a bit muddy. As a new hiker I would say this was a bit hard for me although there was an area of the trail that I was able to jog on. My GPS clocked the trail at 4.70 miles, which took me about 2 hours and 10 minutes, which included stopping to take pictures.

Amazing vegetation. Great place for hiking if you are in fair shape.

Many trails on here but we went to the waterfall down the valley called kalauao falls, too bad the waterfall was just trickling.I went last year and it was pouring nicely but the hike pass it was very rough

Easy but enjoyable hike! As of May 2 I can confirm the park access is openLast week it wasn’t so you needed to park outside / on the street

Beautiful trail. Plenty of parking. Allows dogs. Lost of point to stop and enjoy the birds and sounds of Hawaii!

Little muddy but still really good. Beautiful and fairly easy.

Great trail for a family hike. Nice views and easy enough to get around.

An excellent loop trail with beautiful covered areas and excellent lookouts! Lots of trees and flowers!

Nice short hike. Gets slippery when it rains though.

Awesome hike! We took a side trail to the waterfall, but it is not an easy hike! It was definitely worth it though!

I visited Oahu for 5 weeks and this was the most beautiful trail. Tropical forest, ancient trees, pathways, scenic overlooks. Was breathtaking. Took me three hours. I stopped and tooks breaks and plenty of pictures.

Good fairly easy hike with nice scenery. There are a couple side trails you can take that add challenge and distance. The end you cross a stream and gets pretty muddy/slippery and a little steep climb back up but that part isnt too long. Plenty of parking near trailhead and bathrooms.

Beautifully maintained trail with gorgeous views the entire way.

Great hike! Would be fun for any age!

Super hike with something for everyone

Great spot for a cool walk when its hot at the beach. We will be back.

Bring some extra shoes for the muddy part, but if you want a good hike that isnt too difficult, this is perfect

It was a great hike! Did it with my kids 7-15! Took us about 3 hours with a few stops for pictures and water!

Best hike on the island.

Beautiful trail, easy 4.5, do it twice to get a close to 10 miler.

This trail is about a 3 on a scale of 1-10. It is very shaded, the route is clear, and the distance is long enough to spend a fair amount of time walking and getting some exercising. The only drawbacks for me personally is that while there are a few nice vantage points to see H3 and the Kailua beaches, for about 80 percent of the hike youll be looking at just trail and trees, I personally like waterfalls, streams, or beach views.

Moderate hike. Slightly muddy. Get there early for parking.

We love this trail. It is mostly an easy hike/walk.

This is my fav trail on Oahu, mainly because it was the first public trail I ever hiked here. I love the views of the Koolau Range from here and also the view of Halawa Valley & H3. The trail is about 4.8 miles according to signage along the route. You can approach the trail from either the upper or lower end. I recommend parking in the lower lot, near the heiau, and start your hike at upper end, at the top of the parking lot. Its best to do the hike at least a week after it has rained or be prepared to deal with semi-muddy conditions near the stream. There use to be visible wreckage on the trail from a WWII B-24 that crashed, but it has since slid down the hillside. Its roughly around the halfway point of the trail. If you look closely you can still see pieces of the wreck. I have Sprint and I usually have good coverage thru-out most of the trail. Sunscreen isnt really needed unless you burn real easily and Ive never seen a need for bugspray in 15 yrs of hiking this trail. I would recommend bringing about 16 ozs water and a light snack as it takes about 2-3 hrs to complete this trail.

Beautiful hike through the mountains here on Oahu. very gentle trail that we front packed our one year old son along with us. There are a couple of trails that spur off of the main trail but it is not hard to follow Aiea Loop Trail and make it back to your vehicle!

As if Im burnin on fire

Nice hike. Good trails could get slippery if it rains

Very lush beautiful hike! Dont forget to look for the WW2 plane crash site!

If the trails closed update that on your website dont put out false information smh.

Much less popular than the Manoa Falls trail, but just as scenic and interesting. There is no waterfall at the end, but you do get many views from the ridge down into the valleys and coastline around this part of Oahu. Trailhead is in a state park with lots of free parking and public restrooms.

Kids can finish the course without too much difficulties. Nice view and cool wind at the half of the course is a bonus.Camping is also possible option at a camp site with a permit. It will be muddy if it rained a couple of days ago.

Fun hike, wont take all day to complete.

Its a beautiful hike. Long and a great way to kill time as this takes about 2 hours to finish up.

Not much to rave about. Only view is the H3. Nice canopy of trees makes it nice to hike even in mid-day heat. If you do the loop, you end up at the lower parking area and have to go uphill on the road to the upper. No shade on that part. Feels like a long hike that kind of just goes on and on.

Great trail. Good for jogs. Be careful when running though

Great mostly shaded trail. We got sprinkled on a few times and muddy in a few areas so come prepared. Otherwise very fun and outside of the touristy areas.

Wonderful scenery. Great walk 3hours front top to bottom loved it

Had a great time hiking with our dogs on leash.

I read some reviews on Google and Yelp and was pleasantly surprised by this hike. Some reviews suggest feeling unsafe in the parking areas and while Im sure there are opportunities for unpleasantness, simply being aware of your surroundings goes a long way.We started the hike by parking in the lower lot, and walking up to the upper trail head. The upper portion of the trail sees a moderate elevation gain into the ridges. Continuing on the loop, towards the end, you are then climbing out of the valley section of the loop, so there is considerable more mud as youre essentially hiking up a stream bed. On the day we went there hadnt been much rain, so it wasnt muddy enough to cause us any issues. Had we started on the lower trail, however, wed have been going downhill through this section, which (in my opinion) would have been harder to do since Im more likely to slip in mud going downhill than uphill.It is really cool how the predominant vegetation changes drastically every so often along the trail (bamboo, conifers, eucalyptus, etc.). Its like each section of the trail is a different environment.There were a few downed trees that required going over or under along the trail, but by and large this is an easy trail for anyone that doesnt have any accommodation requirements. We took our 7 year old and there were plenty of families with younger kids waddling along during our time. There are some parts of the trail that are excessively root-y, but it was all very easy to navigate.This is definitely a family-friendly, pet-friendly, solo-friendly hike. The elevation gains happen gradually (except at the very end for us) and there are so many great places to get a great view.

Very nice easy hike doable in under 2 hours. A few areas with minor mud, but I think one could probably even wear slippers here (just watch your step anyway because some tree roots can trip you) and its almost entirely covered so no harsh sun to worry about. Plenty of parking to and restrooms too. Good hike to do before breakfast or lunch.

Love running this trail. Nice and shaded too for afternoon running.

The only thing they need to open the restrooms

Great hike! Its a little muddy but there are amazing views.

A great exercise loop. Easy loop trail, nearly impossible to get lost on. Some viewpoints to glimpse H3. Varying forests including Norfolk Pine and Ironwood.Do not park in the lot at the entrance (beside the temple).Follow the sign to the right to get to the parking lots. Note the speed humps...you will likely bottom out in your rental car.The first parking lot area will give you more uphill during the hike and downhill back to your car. The trail head is down the hill past the washroom and to the left.Drive a bit further up a hill to another larger parking lot (youll see a washroom on the right, to the left of it is the trail head). This willgive you the opposite...more downhill during the hike but uphill back to your car.Expect to get muddy (like most every other hike on Oahu). There is water and washrooms at the end. Sometimes they are open. Sometimes not.Wear proper hiking shoes (NOT flip flops/slippers/bare feet, unless youre local) and bring water. Approx 5 miles return to your car.

Great and easy hike for anyone. Gorgeous valley views throughout and near the back looking over H3 freeway. Many lovely spots to sit in nature for some time. Good anytime, even when a little muddy. Peaceful mountain oasis with ample parking and good bathrooms.

Awesome trail. Dog/kid friendly

Great 4.5 ish mile hike with some excellent views.

Great hike! Especially we found wild orchids on the path! Amazing views as well

Well maintained trail with good views.

Easy trail, good for families and dogs

Nice moderate loop trail. Can be super muddy after a rain. Saw hikers of all ages and great views!

Nice easy walk through the woods, with nice views throughout.

Great trail! Very family friendly. Just go as far as you want and turn around if you arent up for doing the whole thing. Beware of wild boars! We saw a bunch.

Fun walk and dog friendly, but definitely bring water for you and the pooch. It is longer than you think.

Good amount of parking and bathroom facilities. Nice east trail, not too difficult. Gorgeous views of Pearl Harbor & the H-3 freeway.

Beautiful hike with lots of great look outs. Be prepared for mud! Whole loop is approximately 5 miles from leaving your car and making it back.

My daughter always loves the chickens. Just make sure youre ready for the mud. The end of the trail goes down to a small creek and across it and it is very muddy most days, especially during the months of October through April.

The path meanders through fragrant lemon eucalyptus trees and majestic Norfolk Island pines. You can also see native koa and ohia trees and, if you’re lucky, the endemic Oahu elepaio (monarch flycatcher), which are thriving here. There are also remnants of a B-24 bomber that crashed in the area in 1944. (Per Hawaii Magazine)

Nice almost loop of 5 miles, good variety of terrain, views, and vegetation, lots of birds, a little muddy.

Great, well maintained five mile loop trail. Appropriate for families and for adventures with your pooch.

Said it was medium but the trail was not a hike but a giant loop through the woods. To easy. Re-rate your trail.

A good moderate to easy difficulty hike. You’ll stay pretty clean and the trails are easy to find. It’s a long up and down walk with a good set of overlooks.

Nice trail with some pretty views. Good place to hike with dogs on leash. You can use the shoe washing station at the trailhead to splash the pooches and give them some water.