Great trail for the family. However; trail is full of roots and does have some rock climbs. But we…read morereally did enjoy it. Mostly shaded, not a lot of views but good hike. Loved the different trees and flowers. Bring the bug spray!!! And be patient with parking, locals do. Or want you parking in front of their house so you do have to park kinda far.

First time on this hike on the Windward side. Parked across…read morefrom the beach park, since other reviewer on Alltrails said there wasn't much parking near trailhead. The walk was pretty easy to the beginning of the hike through residential area. The beginning of trail leads to 2 different trails, we chose this one. The first third of the trail is an up hill climb and once you are at the ridge level there is some up, down and level. The elevation gain according to Alltrails is 853 ft. We clocked more miles than what was listed on site which included the walk to trailhead. The trail itself is in rainforest and varying foliage and terrain. Trail was damp in some spots and there are a few areas that you will cross a stream, where if there is hard rain that would cause fast flowing water it may not be safe to cross. We had a little rain on hike which did not cause a problem. There a few areas where the trail is narrow which is common here on the island. Once you make the ridge there are there are steps mostly going down the trail. We did it cclock wise which other hikers suggested. Although I think we would have been comfortable either way. There are views of the ocean and canyon once you make it to ridge. We all enjoyed views and the foliage on this hike. Note: we used poles and crampons on for the muddy areas. Must keep eyes on the rooted areas if you don't want to trip. There are mosquitos and it can be humid in some areas of the hike. It is mainly shaded and there are nice breezes on the ridge area of the hike. Alltrades gives it a Moderate rating which is accurate. We are all over 65 and are active and know what to expect from island trails.

After spending $72 for a family of 3 to enter the Koloa Fall I was not happy with the trail it was…read morevery over priced and a waste of a hike. It was a small pond and the bottom of a small waterfall that wasn't worth a picture.

This hike isn't for everyone. It's a long and tedious trek, going in and out of water the entire…read moretime. Very easy to slip and fall on huge stream rocks. I agree that this is for experienced hikers only. Shoe spikes and trekking poles saved me as I maneuvered through the mud, rocks, and water. It's about 7.5 miles rt. We did it in 5 hours, but I heard it can take 8+ if the weather is bad. The end is pretty, but not spectacular. I enjoyed it for the workout and solitude. I went through 4 liters of water and ran out about mile 6.5. So bring a lot of water!! You must get a free hiking permit from Hawaii Reserves to be on this property. E-mail them and they'll assist you, or go to their office. http://www.hawaiireserves.com/community_hikecamp.htm

First off, you will need to obtain a permit from Hawaii Reserves, Inc prior to hiking the Laie…read moreFalls Trail, and you can easily do so by stopping by their offices, located in the Laie Shopping Center (near the Foodland) at 55-510 Kamehameha Highway, Laie, HI 96762. They are open Monday-Friday from 9 AM-5 PM. More info on them is available at http://www.hawaiireserves.com/about_location.htm. The reason is that it really is private property and you don't want to get into any legal problems with the residents in the area (No Trespassing signs throughout the immediate area). Now on to the hike. You should park at the football field as there is no parking right at the main entrance to the trail. Make sure you have sunscreen and mosquito repellant on you at all times and wear good running/hiking shoes that you're willing to get muddy and dirty. Oh yes, and don't forget about water! Parts of the trail can be a bit muddy and wet. Also look for pink markers on tree branches throughout the trail, as they can really save you from getting lost or overwhelmed. It's about a 3-4 hour hike overall (round trip) and not one of those easy ones either. Along the way, you'll encounter gorgeous views of the valley and even parts of the ocean from a distance. A lot of work and effort to be put in to reach the waterfall. When you get to the part right after all the tall pine trees and that long winding narrow stretch of guava trees, you might be thinking to yourself, "Is this ever going to end!?" It's about another 1-1/2 miles from the pine trees through the guava trees to the falls. And admittedly, I was about ready to turn back thinking I had gone in the wrong direction, but lo and behold, finally came to the sign that directs you to the waterfall. But be really careful when you make your way down to the waterfall and grab onto any ropes available so you don't go tumbling down to the bottom, as it is really steep and dangerous. You will eventually be rewarded with lovely views of Laie Falls.

There's a waterfall in La'ie?! That's what I first thought when I heard about this hike from a…read morefriend. And yes, there is. Waaaay back there! PROS: + Great views + Variety of terrain + Not too short, not too long + A waterfall! CONS: - Hot - Not a lot of parking near the trail head - Can get muddy in spots We parked and met up with our group at the football field on Poohaili St., then walked along the road towards the mountains. We continued past the driveway that says you will be shot if you pick the coconuts (we did not pick any coconuts), and on the right there was an opening in the fence with a sign that pointed the way to the La'ie Falls trail. We followed the sign, and went up the road. Eventually we walked past the trail head, but luckily ran into a Chinese man and his dog telling us that we were going towards another trail, so we turned around and found the right spot. The first sign marking the way to the trail: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/nMG9ITWtXKjmB-Q-7IQqgA?select=O7TCR3Hm5SyQP77aC4a-RA#8uft4axCD7x8xkoP_RsSew Another sign showing you're on the right track: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/nMG9ITWtXKjmB-Q-7IQqgA?select=O7TCR3Hm5SyQP77aC4a-RA#kkPcKWdvIFPCqagW8L6-MA Of course this trail head started off with a no trespassing sign that said we could only enter with permission. I'm sure at least one of the twelve of us had some sort of permission, right??... No? Meh... That's ok. On we went! A weird way to mark the trail head: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/nMG9ITWtXKjmB-Q-7IQqgA?select=O7TCR3Hm5SyQP77aC4a-RA#sjMCeyIdZ-stSLZkMYrxHg For the most part the trail is a gradual incline going from the road up through the tall grass in the beginning, past ironwood trees, and dirt embankments. There are even some good dirt biking spots off to the sides of some parts of the trail. There were also countless strawberry guava trees everywhere along the trail. Some were even ripe enough to pick and eat! Baby Ironwood: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/nMG9ITWtXKjmB-Q-7IQqgA?select=O7TCR3Hm5SyQP77aC4a-RA#BFor6rmKBM62fgomT-Ilhw It unfortunately started raining a little bit early in hour trek, and the sun cam out blazing right after, so it was extremely humid. Also, in the lower parts of the trail there isn't a lot of wind because of the hills and trees blocking the soft breezes. HOT HOT HOT HOT! This was pretty killer. The muddiness that the rain had also caused had also made the going a little slower than it should have been. Mud in the making: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/nMG9ITWtXKjmB-Q-7IQqgA?select=qRmCY5sbYuNUfak5xsUEDg#qRmCY5sbYuNUfak5xsUEDg Eventually you'll reach a part of the trail that's full of Cook Pines. By this point you're pretty far in, and you'll be able to see the ocean, valleys, and even some of the giant windmills from the wind farm in Kahuku. We weren't at the falls yet, though. After the Cook pines we had to keep going, and followed a path that ran along the side of the hills. Cook Pines: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/nMG9ITWtXKjmB-Q-7IQqgA?select=qRmCY5sbYuNUfak5xsUEDg#y0Sfzi7i5WIffYBqJIHY_w View from the hillside: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/nMG9ITWtXKjmB-Q-7IQqgA?select=qRmCY5sbYuNUfak5xsUEDg#uJifhZTZqOA85OVchal5OQ After following this path for a while we came to a sign that said if we kept following it we would be heading to the La'ie Summit, so we turned right towards the falls. From this point the path started going downhill to the falls. There were some man made steps and rope to help you down (and keep you from tumbling down the valley). There was also a couple of spots where it's a big step/climb down the path, so don't rush it. After a short journey down the path we finally hit the waterfall. One of the sign at the beginning said it would take about an hour and a half to get to the falls, but I think it ended up taking us closer to two hours from said sign. Summit to the left, Falls to the right: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/nMG9ITWtXKjmB-Q-7IQqgA?select=qRmCY5sbYuNUfak5xsUEDg#EhQOvprzmck4uuMKauELzA The Falls: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/nMG9ITWtXKjmB-Q-7IQqgA?select=qRmCY5sbYuNUfak5xsUEDg#rxa_tfNUkj1CDxjWhmnQKg We spent a while relaxing, taking pictures, and snacking at the falls. When we were all ready to go we headed back out. The way back was a lot quicker than the way in since it was pretty much all downhill, and the sun had dried out a lot of the muddy spots a little. The total round trip (plus the cruising at the falls) had taken us about 5 hours. I had started the journey with a full 3 liter camelbak, and I had ran out a little before we got back out. I drink a lot of water, so it's not too surprising, but I was rationing myself on the way up. As always make sure you bring sunscreen and enough water!

We didn't do quite enough research before starting this hike and made the mistake of letting Google…read moreMaps lead us to a private road. We had to turn around, but thankfully, a helpful Google reviewer mentioned that the trailhead is actually located near the Turtle Bay Resort at the Ritz Carlton. Once we drove back to the resort, a very nice employee pointed us in the right direction. For future hikers, we definitely want to mention this so you don't make the same mistake we did! Where to park: Park at the Turtle Bay Resort and look for the signs directing you toward public beach access. The trailhead is located near the helicopter pad in the parking lot. The trail itself isn't difficult. It's mostly flat, but the terrain changes between sandy sections and rocky areas, which actually makes the hike more interesting. There are beautiful coastal views along the way, and we even spotted an endangered Hawaiian monk seal sunbathing on the beach! We had passed signs reminding hikers to keep a safe distance from the seals, so we made sure to admire it from afar and let it enjoy its beach day undisturbed. I'd rate this as an easy hike, especially because there isn't much elevation gain. However, the changing terrain means strollers won't be able to make it through the entire trail. Overall, a beautiful and relatively easy coastal hike -- just make sure you find the correct trailhead before you start!

Many non-island dwelling friends often ask me if I ever get "island fever" or feel isolated living…read morehere on Oahu. Truth is I've never felt that way ever. So much to see and do here. I do however, get occasional "teleworking fever" brought on by the current work-at-home mandate. This weekend we tried to do something about it by seeking out some alternative hiking locations. While Turtle Bay resort is still closed, the myriad of hiking paths are still open. We chose to avail ourselves of the Kahuku point trail and some other ancillary loop trails that stretch across the resort grounds. The day was a perfect one with brisk trades and plenty sun. The 1.5 mile loop and back took us about 3 hours including some time spent gazing out at the point at all the breakers and exploring tide pools. Even spied small fish and found some very interesting geological history--such as micro perforated rocks showing how the volcanic gases escaped. In the end we left the resort feeling decently exercised and ready to face Monday morning! Highly recommend a visit. Mahalo for reading my review.

Snorkeling with Tim was one of the highlights of our trip. Tim is very communicative and attentive,…read morewalking us through safety procedures and trip protocols. He is super knowledgeable and really catered to us (my wife is 20 weeks pregnant for example). I highly recommend Tim!!!

From the owner: Aloha! For all of our tours, whether on land or water; safety & customer satisfaction are our top…read morepriorities. We will do everything we can to meet or exceed your expectations. Tim's Tours Hawai'i provides custom tours of everything the beautiful Hawaiian landscapes have to offer. With a variety of tours to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy spending your weekend or vacation kayaking, snorkeling, hiking & diving with us. Your authentic adventure awaits! Tim Underwood, Owner, Tim's Tours Hawai'i EFR/CPR/First Aide Certified PADI Dive Master #368159

Had a great adventure with Salty Kayaks Oahu. We were running a bit late due to traffic on H1, we…read morecalled in and he said it would be no issue and met us at Kualoa regional park. Super nice and gave us directions for how to get out to Mokoli'i. We left at about 8:20 and were the first to arrive at the island at around 8:50 . We hiked about half way up, to the point with the rope. Bring hiking shoes if you want to go up! It's steep. We made our way back down, there was 3 groups paddling in by that time, + we saw a group spear fishing in front of the island! We headed back and we're able to turn our kayak in super quickly. Overall an amazing experience and I would highly recommend them + maybe an early start so you can have the island all to yourself for a while!

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This was such an Amazing Tour. We went to Manoah Falls and everything there was beautiful. We even…read morehad it pouring down rain on the way back down, which made it more awesome! The Best part was John and Leilani, our tour guides. They are wonderful people. John gave us great tips on where to eat and where to snorkel, and we did them all. We would have missed out if it wasn't for him!! Thanks so much to you both Joseph and Lilah

What an amazing tour and tour guides! Jon and Leilani were absolutely wonderful! They were very…read morenice, knowledgeable, and fun! We were a group of 11 with one person with special accommodations and they made the trip perfect for everyone! We went on the circle island tour and went all over Honolulu from north shore to turtle bay to pipeline. I highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to the island!

Kiko's tour was our favorite adventure on O'ahu. She picked us up from the airport and it felt like…read morebeing greeted and then visiting with a long-time friend. She knew the inns and outs of many of the tourist stops. She really let us customize our tour and make adjustments as we went. She confirmed days in advance and since she was picking us up from the airport gave us a heads up to have swim suits readily available if we wanted to swim. She even packed towels and water for us!! I asked if she could greet us with leis and it was such a fun surprise for the family!! She's also very knowledgeable and we truly felt way more prepared for the rest of our vacation. 100% recommend your family book with Kiko, especially if it's your first visit. Thank you Kiko, we will see you next time!

Kikos Tours Oahu delivers the most outstanding customer service! The BEST of the BEST! Kristi…read moreKline, owner of this amazing private tour agency, has blown us away with her stupendous personality! She is very professional, so thoughtful & has a Heart of Gold! From roundtrip airport transfers, 2 full days of excursions from Waikiki to the North Shores, she made sure our group of 4 had the best time ever. She customized our tours of Pearl Harbor, 3 botanical gardens, Polynesian Cultural Center, Tropical Farms (the Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet), a taste of the best Portuguese donuts or Malasadas of Leonard's Bakery (so moist & so yummy)! We also tasted the best Huli Huli Chicken at The Coral Kingdom Shop & Restaurant. We highly recommend booking customized private tours with Kikos Tours Oahu. Kristi always delivers an Exceptional Service with a Big Smile! She is after all OHANA. MAHALO

Zoe and Caleb were awesome! Will definitely come back and recommend to everyone! Love how intimate…read morethe tour was and we even saw dolphins!

Very knowledgeable and attentive. We felt very safe and very well taken care off. Captain Peter was…read morevery kind and attentive to all of our needs. His partner (I am so sorry that her name escapes my aged mind right now) was amazing and made sure we got real cool videos of the majestic turtles swimming nearby. I 100% recommend them.