Outdoor Recreation in Hawaii

1871 Trail, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

Hawaii's 1871 Trail spans 1.20 miles of moderate difficulty through exceptionally secluded native terrain. The tropical island route offers rare solitude...

Ainahou Road, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

Hawaii's 0.99-mile gravel road traverses moderate terrain year-round. Four mammal species and 30 bird varieties inhabit the exceptionally secluded...

Ainapo Trail, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

Hawaii's 9.72-mile native surface trail provides moderate difficulty for extended volcanic exploration. The route remains exceptionally secluded...

Ala Hu'e Hu'e Trail, Kaloko-honokōhau NHP

Hawaii's Ala Hu'e Hu'e Trail stretches 0.75 miles over volcanic lava rock with four mammal species and 30 birds. The lava surface and moderate seclusion...

Ala Kahakai Trail, Kaloko-honokōhau NHP

Ala Kahakai Trail spans 1.84 miles of native-surface terrain in Hawaii supporting four mammals and abundant birds. Moderate difficulty and exceptional...

Ala Kahiko Trail, Kaloko-honokōhau NHP

Ala Kahiko Trail offers 0.86 miles of earth-surface terrain in Hawaii with four mammal species and 30 birds. The exceptionally secluded route provides...

Ala Mamalahoa Trail, Kaloko-honokōhau NHP

Hawaii's Ala Mamalahoa Trail covers 0.99 miles of unique volcanic 'aa rock surface supporting four mammals and 30 bird species. Moderate difficulty and...

Ala Mauka-makai Trail, Kaloko-honokōhau NHP

Ala Mauka-Makai Trail provides 0.75 miles of paved terrain in Hawaii where four mammal species and 30 birds congregate. Despite its short length, the...

Beach Access Trail, Kaloko-honokōhau NHP

Hawaii's Beach Access Trail covers 0.11 miles on native surface with exceptional solitude. Four mammal species and 30 bird species characterize this...

Haleakalā National Park (cabin Permits) Campground, Maui

Located on the island of Maui, Haleakalā National Park maintains three wilderness cabins for visitor use-- Hōlua, Palikū, and Kapalaoa. All cabins are...

Haleakalā National Park (wilderness Tent Permit) Campground, Haleakalā National Park

There are two primitive wilderness tent areas which are accessible only by trail, Hōlua and Palikū. Backcountry users must plan to enter the park entrance...

Hōlua Campsites, Haleakalā National Park

Hōlua Campsites in Hawaii's Kula area offer complete seclusion with 30 bird species present. The remote location provides unique wildlife viewing...

Hosmer Grove Campground, Haleakalā National Park

Hosmer Grove lies in the cloud belt of Haleakalā, just below the 7,000 foot level (2134m) in the Summit District. Be prepared for rain and cold weather....

Kīpahulu Campground, Haleakalā National Park

The Kīpahulu campground is about 1/8 mile (.2km) south of the Kīpahulu Visitor Center. It overlooks ocean cliffs and is a short walk from 'Ohe'o Gulch....

Kulanaokuaiki Campground, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

Kulanaokuaiki is located off Hilina Pali Road at 3,200 feet (975 m), there are nine walk-in campsites with picnic tables. There is an accessible vault...

Nāmakanipaio Campground, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

Nāmakanipaio Campground is located 31.5 miles south of Hilo on Highway-11 at 4,000' elevation. It is a large, open grassy area with tall eucalyptus and...

Palikū Campsites, Haleakalā National Park

Hawaii's Palikū Campsites near Hana provide very low visitation with 30 bird species present in this remote setting.

Wilderness Cabins Campground, Haleakalā National Park

Located on the island of Maui, Haleakalā National Park maintains three wilderness cabins for visitor use-- Hōlua, Palikū, and Kapalaoa. All cabins are...

#10 - Keōua Stone, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

The 10th stop on the walking tour takes you to an unassuming bench-like boulder that is actually a relic that crosses the era of myth into the historical...

#11 - ʻāleʻaleʻa, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

Stop number 11 on the walking tour is the ʻĀleʻaleʻa which was the primary heiau (temple) for the puʻuhonua before Hale o Keawe. Not fully restored, you...

#12 - Kaʻahumanu Stone, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

The 12th stop on the walking tour tells a heart-stirring tale of love, regret, and power in Old Hawaiʻi. This rock is mentioned in a story of Queen...

#13 - Papamū, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

Stop 13 takes you to an ancient kōnane papamū (playing surface) weathered with time. Upon close inspect you will notice nine rows of eleven carved...

#14 - Old Heiau Site, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

Stop number 14 on the walking tour reminds us to tread carefully when exploring our island as what may appear to be a mere pile of rocks might be the...

#15 - Royal Fish Ponds, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

The 15th stop on the walking tour takes you to two tranquil lokoiʻa or fishponds that were once meticulously and sustainably managed to provide food for...

#16 - Hālau, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

On stop 16 of the walking tour see the two open-air long houses called hālau. In ancient Hawaiʻi these structures would have been meeting places, places...

1871 Trail Composting Toilet, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

A small composting toilet is located at the western park boundary along the 1871 Trail. This is not a flushing toilet and there is no water acces.

1871 Trailhead, Ala Kahakai NHT

The rugged lava shoreline of the South Kona coast beckons you to explore the backcountry trails of the park. Have you ever imagined visiting a historic...

Akins Spring, Hawaii

Akins Spring in Hawaii near Keaau offers a secluded soak with sightings of 30 bird species and 4 tree species.

Isaac Hale Park Spring, Hawaii

Isaac Hale Park Spring near Pahoa, Hawaii offers very secluded soaking with 4 mammal and 30 bird species.

Steam Vents Hot Spring (E, 3mi), Hawaii

Steam Vents hot spring near Hawaii National Park, featuring 4 mammal species and 30 bird species. Rarely visited.

Steam Vents Hot Spring (E, 9mi), Hawaii

Steam Vents hot spring near Volcano, Hawaii, with 4 mammal species and 30 bird species present. Highly secluded.

Steam Vents Hot Spring (SE, 3mi), Hawaii

Steam Vents hot spring near Hawaii National Park, home to 4 mammal species and 30 bird species. Very quiet.

Steam Vents Hot Spring (E, 24mi), Hawaii

Steam Vents hot spring in Hawaii near Pahoa, with sightings of 4 mammal species and 30 bird species. Exceptionally secluded.

Waiwelawela Point Spring, Hawaii

Waiwelawela Point Spring near Pahala, Hawaii, with 4 mammal species and 30 bird species. Exceptionally private.

Warm Vapor Hot Spring, Hawaii

Warm Vapor hot spring near Pahoa, Hawaii, hosting 4 mammal species and 30 bird species. Very isolated.

Steam Vents Hot Spring (S, 2mi), Hawaii

Steam Vents hot spring near Hawaii National Park, supporting 4 mammal species and 30 bird species. Extremely secluded.

Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge (NE, 17mi), Hawaii

Hakalau Forest NWR contains some of the finest remaining stands of native montane rain forest in Hawai‘i. The slopes below 4,000 feet receive very high...

Haleakalā National Park, HI

This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares...

Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge (SE, 0mi), Kauai

Kauaʻi has three wildlife refuges, Hanalei, Hulēʻia, and Kīlauea Point, managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge,...

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Maui

Every winter, thousands of humpback whales travel to the warm, shallow waters of Hawai‘i to mate, give birth, and raise their young. Hawaiian Islands...

Honouliuli National Historic Site, HI

Ten years after Hawaii's largest and longest-run WWII POW and incarceration camp was designated as a National Park, per the Proclamation, Honouliuli is a...

Hulē‘ia National Wildlife Refuge (N, 0mi), Kauai

Hulē‘ia National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is approximately 241 acres and was established in 1973 under the Endangered Species Act to recover threatened and...

James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge (SE, 0mi), Honolulu

James Campbell NWR is located in Kahuku, Ko‘olauloa on the island of O‘ahu. One of the few scattered remnants of natural wetlands that still exist on...

Kakahai‘a National Wildlife Refuge, Maui

Kakahai‘a National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Moloka‘i was established in 1976 to permanently protect wetland habitat for endangered waterbirds,...

Kalaupapa National Historical Park, HI

When Hansen's disease (leprosy) was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands, King Kamehameha V banished all afflicted to the isolated Kalaupapa Peninsula on...

Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge #2 (NE, 17mi), Hawaii

Hakalau Forest NWR contains some of the finest remaining stands of native montane rain forest in Hawai‘i. The slopes below 4,000 feet receive very high...

Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge #2 (SE, 0mi), Kauai

Kauaʻi has three wildlife refuges, Hanalei, Hulēʻia, and Kīlauea Point, managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge,...

Hulē‘ia National Wildlife Refuge #2 (N, 0mi), Kauai

Hulē‘ia National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is approximately 241 acres and was established in 1973 under the Endangered Species Act to recover threatened and...

Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge #2 (NE, 2mi), Honolulu

Pearl Harbor NWR was established in 1972 as mitigation for construction of the Honolulu International Airport Reef Runway. The Honouliuli and Waiawa Units...

Trailhead (SW, 3mi), Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

Visit Trailhead, located 6.9 miles from Hawaii National Park, HI. Tropical terrain. Best visited Jan-Dec.

Trailhead (NE, 3mi), Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

Visit Trailhead, located 1.3 miles from Hawaii National Park, HI. Tropical terrain. Best visited Jan-Dec.

Airport Trail Trailhead, HI

Airport Trail in Hawaii provides exceptional solitude, though details on wildlife and scenery are limited for this remote location.

Capt. Brooks Trail Trailhead, HI

Capt. Brooks Trail in Hawaii provides a rarely crowded starting point for exploring the area's landscapes.

Dike Trail Trailhead, Maui

Hawaii's Dike Trail near Kihei provides exceptional solitude with 30 bird species in a tropical setting.

Hawaii'loa Ridge Trail Trailhead, Honolulu

Visit Hawaii'loa Ridge Trail, located 3.7 miles from Waimanalo, HI. Tropical terrain. Best visited Jan-Dec.

Kaena Point Trail Trailhead, Honolulu

Kaena Point Trail in Hawaii near Waialua traverses remote coastal landscapes with sightings of 4 mammal species in rarely visited terrain.

Kaʻena Point Trail Trailhead, Honolulu

Visit Kaʻena Point Trail, located 8.3 miles from Waialua, HI. Tropical terrain. Best visited Jan-Dec.

Kealia Pond Coastal Boardwalk Trailhead, Maui

Visit Kealia Pond Coastal Boardwalk, located 4.3 miles from Kihei, HI. Tropical terrain. Best visited Jan-Dec.

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Kauai

Hawaii's Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center near Kilauea offers complete seclusion without developed amenities.

Picnic Area (W, 26mi), Hawaii

This Hawaii picnic area near Kailua Kona provides exceptional solitude with 4 mammal and 30 bird species in a tropical setting.

Picnic Area (E, 26mi), Hawaii

A secluded Hawaiian picnic spot near Hawaii National Park with diverse wildlife including 4 mammal species and 30 bird species.

Visitor Center, Hawaii

This Hawaii visitor center near Hawaii National Park provides exceptional seclusion with diverse birdlife and mammal species.

Visitor Center (NW, 5mi), Haleakalā National Park

Visitor Center in Hawaii near Kula offers exceptional solitude and 30 bird species in a tropical setting.

Visitor Center, HI

A very secluded visitor center near Aiea, Hawaii, featuring 4 mammal species. No additional details are provided.

Visitor Center (E, 9mi), Haleakalā National Park

Located near Hana, Hawaii, this visitor center is exceptionally secluded and attracts birdwatchers with its 30 bird species.

Visitor Center, Kaloko-honokōhau NHP

This Hawaii visitor center provides deep solitude with sightings of 4 mammal species and 30 bird species in its undisturbed surroundings.

Picnic Area (SE, 3mi), Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

This Hawaii picnic area near Hawaii National Park is very secluded with modest wildlife diversity. The tropical climate makes it accessible year-round.

Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge (NW, 0mi), Kauai

Visit HANALEI NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, located 1.1 miles from Princeville, HI. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Hawaii Administrative Site, Honolulu

Visit HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE SITE, located 3.6 miles from Honolulu, HI. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Huleia National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai

Visit HULEIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, located 2.8 miles from Lihue, HI. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge (NW, 0mi), Honolulu

Visit JAMES CAMPBELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, located 1.3 miles from Kahuku, HI. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge, Maui

Visit KAKAHAIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, located 2.6 miles from Kaunakakai, HI. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Maui

Visit KEALIA POND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, located 4.6 miles from Kihei, HI. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai

Visit KILAUEA POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, located 1.5 miles from Kilauea, HI. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Makena Beach Administrative Area, Maui

Visit MAKENA BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE AREA, located 8.0 miles from Kihei, HI. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge (NE, 0mi), Honolulu

Visit OAHU FOREST NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, located 5.7 miles from Kaaawa, HI. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.