10 Amazing Hiking Trails throughout the Island of Oahu, Hawaii [a complete hiking guide]

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  • Aloha! I'm back with a top ten list, in no particular order, of the best hikes on Oahu that will leave you feeling on top of the world! Yes! 10 amazing hiking trails that are spread throughout the island of Oahu, Hawaii. . We start on the Eastside (Windward Side) and work to the end of the Westside (Leeward Side).
    Every single hike on this list was a trail that I experienced, and these are some of my favorites. I wanted to go over the highlights of each one. Including the difficulty of the rules in the area and the most photogenic taking spots for each hike. Bragging about your photos is kind of a big deal.
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    Hiking tips:
    1) All places are free, keep in mind that if you park illegally, you may receive a parking ticket
    2) Please be mindful of the residents in the area by limiting your noise-level
    3) Never leave your trash behind
    4) Don't go when it rains, it's not safe during wet times. You can always revisit it another day
    CHECKLIST:
    - Water
    - Snacks
    - Sun cream
    - Backpack
    - A good attitude 😊
    Here are the 10 hiking trails:
    1) Crouching Lion: Amazing views of Kahana Bay, and you'll see the formation of the Crouching Lion
    2) Hamama Falls Trail: My favorite waterfall, and you'll find a large, hidden waterfall in the back of Waihe'e Valley
    3) Maunawili Falls Trail: Explore the jungle feel and the waterfall
    4) Lulumahu Falls Trail: Scenic landscape of the Ko'olau Mountains and a beautiful waterfall
    5) Koko Head Crater Trail: A whole lot of stairs with an ocean view of Makapuu and Hawaii Kai
    6) Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail: Right above Oahu's snorkeling attraction with views of Hanauma Bay
    7) Kuliouou Ridge Trail: Forrest feels with incline and epic views of Ku'liouou Valley. The stunning view at the top makes it all worth it
    8) Aiea Loop Trail: A friendly hike with views of the H3 Freeway, and we met a few pigs too!:)
    9) Pink Pillbox/Ma'ili Pillbox: Fun family hike (Dog friendly too) with beautiful ocean views on the Westside
    10) I was asked by a group called " Protectors of Paradise" (that was backed by a U.S Military organization) to not include this trail. So I trimmed it out. Due to the high volume of requests, I have received and the notifications of Please do not hike here and just admire the area around you. I've been here many times growing up and I didn't know it was a sacred area. It's a beautiful area and it can be admired from afar. Aloha!:)
    I hope that you find this video informative and the same time, entertaining! I appreciate all the support. Thank you for taking the time to watch this video! Aloha and have a great day!:)

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  • @SeanKaleponi
    @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Disclaimer: I was asked by a group called "Protectors of Paradise" (that was backed by a U.S Army Military organization) to not entice people to do the 10th hiking trail on this video. I was also gonna be forwarded to other Hawaii departments. That's why the 10th hike is trimmed out. I have been there many times growing up and didn't know it was a sacred area until I posted this video. I have never seen anyone guarding the area either. This place can be admired from afar. Thank you! Mahalo.

    • @frk.friborg7138
      @frk.friborg7138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wow! Does freedom of speech really exist anymore?? Hey, you're respectful for taking down the 10th hike. People also post a lot of Stairway to Heaven videos despite this being illegal. Happy that you're not letting negativity bring you down! Haters gonna hate! Keep up the great work!

    • @elijahjoe3820
      @elijahjoe3820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not cool. Those protectors of paradise people and us army folks. Back off youtube!!!

    • @hawaiian1234
      @hawaiian1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been following you since the Misconceptions video. Love your stuff. Just wondering, why is there other videos on TH-cam of the Makua Cave and its still on? And if it's a sacred area, is it being guarded around the clock?

    • @lazygirl2481
      @lazygirl2481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sorry that they are harassing you by using the US Army! You must genuinely feel threatened to take down your content. You're a Native Hawaiian, and the fact that you don't know that the Makua Cave is sacred is NOT your fault. It sounds like lacking cultural education from their side. My uncle told me that 10-15 years ago, homeless people would come and pee inside the cave! How sacred can it be? Shouldn't everyone else who is posting about the Makua Cave take down their posts too? Why are they only harassing you? So unfair! I respect your decision, and keep up the great work! :)

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't mind an area that is off limits. I will respect that. But there are no barricades, no one guarding it, and I didn't learn about it in school growing up in Hawaii. In other cultures, when something is sacred, it's guarded around the clock. So that's why I was a little confused. Thanks for your support Elijah!

  • @eastcoast16s
    @eastcoast16s 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Glad the YT algorithms found this for me. Damn, I miss Hawaii. Lived there for several years and fell in love with the place. Wish I could move back.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Aloha!! Mahalo for watching and hope you're able to revisit Hawaii👍🤙

  • @kchatcat7276
    @kchatcat7276 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hands down the BEST video I’ve seen of hiking Oahu! Thank you so much for making this!! 🤩

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awww Mahalo Kchatcat!:) Glad you enjoyed this hiking video!! Aloha🤙👍👏

  • @ninalimabarbosao9
    @ninalimabarbosao9 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hiii... my wife and I are going to Honolulu in may, and we're so excited to hike there 😀

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Aloha!! Please enjoy the hikes in May. Next month can't come sooner😁👍

  • @eightyninetreasure
    @eightyninetreasure 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m here in O’ahu and grateful that you made this video. We are a military family new to the area and looking forward to starting with easy hikes with beautiful views.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate our Military serving out Country. Enjoy the hikes. I have other hiking videos too. Aloha!🤙

  • @annavanpelt827
    @annavanpelt827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow beautiful Hawaii the Sun and the Hula!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hawaii is beautiful! Please visit! Aloha!:)

    • @annavanpelt827
      @annavanpelt827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SeanKaleponi thank you, I’m starting with Honolulu (a major city).

  • @Peter-wy2wl
    @Peter-wy2wl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aloha.~
    Beautiful 😻
    Thank you so much.
    You have a great day.
    I love 💕 Hawaii.
    Mahalo.~
    내고향 하와이 🌺 돌아가고싶어요.~~~

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your kind words. Aloha and have a great day as well!:)

  • @alohatvn
    @alohatvn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video 📹my friend. Thanks for sharing and we will see you on the next one. Have the most amazing day everyone.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Have a great day too! Aloha!:)

  • @denisemoreland6148
    @denisemoreland6148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great information! Look forward to exploring some of these trails in June. Thank you so much for sharing. Mahalo!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching. The weather here is perfect in June! Def enjoy the trails when your here:) Aloha!

  • @johnieploof
    @johnieploof 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of my most favorite things to do while I lived in Hawaii from 1983 to 1987 was hike. I did a lot of those trails but I also did some very unknown trails even camped up on a lot of the ridges. My Hawaiian friends would tell me to be careful as to some of the illegal growing up in the woods above Honolulu I am glad to see the highway to heaven may be opening up again in the near future. That was one of my favorites I had completed it 4 times in 4 years back when it was legal

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh wow! I would have loved to see videos of the hikes here on the island back in the 80s! I just saw the movie North Shore again. I know that a lot of the ridges and trails connect but it must have been more awesome back then. The Stairway to Heaven looks like it may be opening up within a year. Thanks for sharing your stories. I can only imagine. Mahalo!:)

  • @thoramt
    @thoramt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing! Thanks for the GREAT info. Really appreciate your advice. We are planning our hikes based on your advice.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aloha Amy!! Mahalo for watching this hiking video. Enjoy the hikes when your here🤙👍

  • @saikrishnagangavalli7861
    @saikrishnagangavalli7861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the fresh of breath air.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed the video!!:) breath for fresh air is always needed!:)

    • @saikrishnagangavalli7861
      @saikrishnagangavalli7861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SeanKaleponi hopefully can do some
      Of em mostly will do the pink pill box hike for sure. Have to deal with toddler in a baby carrier ;)

  • @sebsgarcia77
    @sebsgarcia77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    those hikes look amazing.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sebastian, hope you get to try all of the hikes🤙👍

  • @kahoo.manawanui
    @kahoo.manawanui 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    More vids pls. My ohana and I love the outdoors. Love your channel too 🥰

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Dawney! Glad you liked the video!! Well come out with more. Enjoy more adventures with you and the Ohana!:)

  • @paulinechu5453
    @paulinechu5453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are awesome! Loved all the information !

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind words! And you're welcome Pauline!:)

  • @SMTNoMSG
    @SMTNoMSG 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Informative info. Thank you so much!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mahalo so much for watching 🤙

  • @nancysanchez2401
    @nancysanchez2401 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My family and I hiked koko head. It was intense. My thighs were hurting for four days, but was satisfying.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aloha Nancy!! Good job to you and your family for hiking Koko Head. The first time is always the hardest but 2nd time is way easier..hope your legs are recovered fully🤙

  • @mathammah
    @mathammah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cracked up at 12:44. You da man Sean

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahaha Matt. I think you're the 3rd person that said it. Lol. Thanks for subscribing bro!

  • @Sychohead
    @Sychohead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mahalo brotha!! In Honolulu for the next 9 days and have already stopped at Manoá falls it’s amazing ! I can’t wait to go to some of these other !!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aloha Sychohead! Enjoy Honolulu when your here. I love Manoa! So much other fun hikes too. Mahalo🤙

  • @PhillipSoto
    @PhillipSoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely saving this! GREAT video!!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Phillip!! I appreciate your words!! Aloha!!:)

  • @takatomon
    @takatomon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic video! I've been to Oahu but haven't had the opportunity to do much hiking there. Planning to go back once travelling is allowed and be back for Oahu trip #3!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mahalo for watching the video! Def do checks out the hiking here when you arrive. Enjoy trip #3! Aloha!:)

  • @Cruisingfoodies
    @Cruisingfoodies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely beautiful!!!!!

  • @peachysquirrely
    @peachysquirrely 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the video! ♥️

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mahalo Peachysquirrel for watching 🤙

  • @Carol_Kalola_U
    @Carol_Kalola_U 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yea I like hiking too! 🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hope you're enjoying all the hikes Carol🤙

  • @leonardhill4440
    @leonardhill4440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together it was very helpful. Do they have scooter or motorcycle rentals anywhere? Thanks again

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aloha Leonard!! Mahalo for watching this video and I'm glad you found it helpful! I don't know about scooters or motorcycles, sorry but I'm sure they do!:)🤙👍

  • @MarS-dc2qx
    @MarS-dc2qx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did the stairway to heaven! It was amazing

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aloha Mar!! Love the view from up there!:)

  • @nd815
    @nd815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the information very nice video !!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed the video! Aloha!:)

  • @cwillys240z4
    @cwillys240z4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Useful guide, thanks for putting this together. Bookmarking this for reference and sharing with friends who are planning trips to the area.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoy the video! I'm glad your sharing this with friends. Aloha!:)

  • @ЖизньвАмерике-ъ9ь
    @ЖизньвАмерике-ъ9ь 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice video. Thank You.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!:) Aloha!

  • @jondelmundo1671
    @jondelmundo1671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude... Lets Go!!!!

  • @HawaiiJapan808
    @HawaiiJapan808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    good stuff, take me on a couple of these spots next time i go Oahu. lmk when you come Kauai ill show you some spots.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whatsup! Okay, sounds good to me. I might have to take you up on your offer in Kauai after all this restrictions ease up! Mahalo!

    • @HawaiiJapan808
      @HawaiiJapan808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SeanKaleponi whats your email?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't check my emails as often but hmm on Instagram @hawaiiantraveler

  • @HansonBros41
    @HansonBros41 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome! Mahalo!🌺

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mahalo Dolly🤙♥️

  • @minc4970
    @minc4970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am relived that you live in Oahu but saddened about the fire i Maui. I stayed at Kanapali and could not believe the news this morning. Hope it stops soon

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aloha MinC! Yes ,prayers are with Maui and I'm glad there's lots of help on the way! Devasting news.

  • @cptkp8651
    @cptkp8651 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sean…love your videos. We are going to Kauai, Kona, and Oahu in June. I want to have the kids swim with dolphins. What do you suggest?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aloha!! I belive in Sea Life Park on Oahu gives you the opportunity to swim with dolphins. Also Kahala Resort🤙👍

  • @roots808ndn8
    @roots808ndn8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video.

  • @theone-gk4cm
    @theone-gk4cm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video man, :) Hawaii seems so amazing to ooooo I would love to go there 😁

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hawaii is amazing and I hope you can come soon! Thank you!:)

    • @theone-gk4cm
      @theone-gk4cm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SeanKaleponi thanks!! And love the videos to btw :)

  • @PFAM5
    @PFAM5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video and scenery. Some of those are scary lol (the one with the wide steps). Great video!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you watched the video!! The steps only look scary. I'm sure you'll be able to do it!:)

    • @PFAM5
      @PFAM5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanKaleponi my wife lived in Hawaii for a short period. She has heard of some of these places. I’m always going to lean towards trails with waterfalls.

  • @thecougarexperience
    @thecougarexperience ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite is still Manoa.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aloha, I did a video on Manoa Falls too!:)🤙

    • @thecougarexperience
      @thecougarexperience ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanKaleponi I’ll check it out! I grew up on Kuhio in Waikiki and then Aiea. I’ll be there in 3 weeks for a visit!

  • @storyno.9983
    @storyno.9983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesomeness!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks founder of Story No.9!!:):)

  • @janeenchingcuangco8669
    @janeenchingcuangco8669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video! These are my fave videos to watch on Oahu hiking.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Janeen!! We appreciate your support and been there since day one!:) Thanks for inspiring us!:)

  • @oksiek8256
    @oksiek8256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    helpful video! thank you!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching! Aloha!:)

  • @Gladiatorthugswagx
    @Gladiatorthugswagx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liked and subscribed and didn’t even have a question to ask 😎 Really well put together video

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. My wife does a great job with the editing! Aloha!:)

  • @NYCJayRoams
    @NYCJayRoams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @ld1445
    @ld1445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doing great!

  • @rhondabaroli2683
    @rhondabaroli2683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My guru want to make more time for hiking :) awes Hawaii

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aloha Ronda! Hope you and your Guru do more hikes here🤙💯

  • @stevenmoylan166
    @stevenmoylan166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the free tour Sean- appreciate it coming from a true native ... not da fake kind u see from all these statesiders. Do you recommend bug spray w/ Deet?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thanks! I do admire when people make videos about Hawaii. But I never saw any locals doing it so I thought I try! I appreciate it! And yes, any type of bug spray helps, with sun tan lotion. I wear long sleeves most of the time just to avoid getting bit more. Aloha!

    • @stevenmoylan166
      @stevenmoylan166 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/Bsy7MTj2knM/w-d-xo.html

  • @FUNKBASSIC
    @FUNKBASSIC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Fresh of breath air” LOL 😂 @12:44! Very funny 😄. You have the coolest videos. Thanks so much for sharing!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha I didn't know me saying a "Fresh of breath air" would be funny, but apparently I get comments on that. Lol . Thanks for the kind words. Keeps me motivated!:)

  • @steveandyoung
    @steveandyoung 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm surprised you didn't include the Tantalus trail. But it can be treacherous. Once, my friends and I took that trail and wound up coming out at Paradise Park, and had to take the bus back up Tantalus to get to our cars. Another time, my friend walked into a spider web across the trail, and backed up so quickly, he almost threw me off the side of the trail into the valley. We also heard that a lot of people get lost on that trail. So, on the other hand, it might be a good idea not to include it.😉

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh I appreciate the Tantalus trail but I'm not a big fan of it!:) I've done it 10 years ago and just Luke you, I got lost. Lol. I don't like the hike but I love the views from up there! I'll keep it simple and easy in the meantime. Aloha guys! I appreciate your videos!🤙

  • @kealastarr9417
    @kealastarr9417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a great vid! Thank you so so much for sharing!!💛

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!:):)

  • @evangelinemosqueda5687
    @evangelinemosqueda5687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow

  • @DennyandNikki
    @DennyandNikki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Aiea Loop Trail is next on our list after seeing the pigs!! Mahalo for the content and keep it coming.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Denny and Nikki! Love your guys videos. Enjoy the Aiea Loop Trail. We got lucky to see the pigs. I liked it when you two saw the monk seals on the mokes at Lanikai. Mahalo for your support!:)

  • @brelovesyou1412
    @brelovesyou1412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never been to Oahu, Hawaii! I never been actually Hawaii at all! So I have a question. How long have you been hiking? It seems like fun for this summer! I never been hiking so can you maybe do like videos of what to bring? I just want tutorials. Maybe next video can I have a shout out? New subscriber! Keep up the good work man! 😁

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!! I've been hiking since I was a kid. I don't do any crazy hikes though. In the future, I'll do a video on simple beginner hikes with a couple tutorials on what to do and what to bring to get ppl started. Please come to Oahu when you get the chance.

  • @mkthomp24
    @mkthomp24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Sean. Nice video. I need to hike 1 and 10. Please don’t tell my husband about the spiders on 10.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I won't tell your husband. You just have to distract him if he watches the 🕷 scene in this video. Lol

  • @roadshoulderphotography683
    @roadshoulderphotography683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love the video !!! and you turned me on to John Cruz, Fabulous singer !!!! Cant wait til next month. Coming to Maui and Honolulu !!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Cruz is such a legendary singer here. Glad you like his song!:) and thank you, please enjoy your time in Maui and Oahu when your here!:)🤙

    • @roadshoulderphotography683
      @roadshoulderphotography683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SeanKaleponi if it stops raining

  • @delishsavoryeats2309
    @delishsavoryeats2309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, I’m glad I came across your channel. I plan on going to Hawaii in August. It will be my first time there. Im excited to see what you post in the next video!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awww thanks and welcome to Hawaii in August!:) Please stay tuned for future videos ! Aloha!:)

  • @madisonleach5490
    @madisonleach5490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks man! Great footage too! Just moved here looking to knock out some hikes!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! And awesome you just moved here!! Please enjoy Hawaii and some of the hikes too! Aloha!:)

  • @rucksackadventures4878
    @rucksackadventures4878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video buddy love it keep up the hard work inspiring people one place I need to visit I’ve liked & subscribed also stay safe much appreciated Rucksack Adventures 🇬🇧

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I'll do my best and yes, please come to Hawaii. I also liked and subscribed too! Look forward to your videos!:)

    • @rucksackadventures4878
      @rucksackadventures4878 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanKaleponi 🙂👍🏻

  • @gurpreetkaursran737
    @gurpreetkaursran737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Verynice video

  • @UserCommenter
    @UserCommenter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great content! - I’d love to see an overview of the whole island. Say, from the top: a little history, facts about tourism today. Parts of the island, where tourists stay vs. where locals live, where people play. What range of budgets, what’s crucial to remember (rent a car and keep it empty for safety, or rideshare, or...). Activities, nightlife. - If you were hired to prepare someone who’d never even heard of Oahu to visit, what’s the whole of what you’d tell them end to end? If you map that out, and created a 30min video, or numbered series of 3-20 minute videos, that would be such a boon. I LOVE learning about hiking and food! If you could also zoom out for us, that would be amazing. Mahalo friend 🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well , depends if someone is coming to Hawaii as single, couple, or family and depends on their fitness level and whether they like indoors and outdoors, etc. There's a whole range of things to do for all types of people in Hawaii. I plan on making future videos on diff topics. Please stay tunes and subscribed. Aloha!:)

  • @d_northstar8027
    @d_northstar8027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice one sean. Right on bro. Also you should have went to the short cut on maunawili if you stretched for time. Lol other then that awesome have a blessed one.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Drew!! Appreciate your support. Oh there's a short cut? Awww, should have asked you for help. We got lost for a bit. Lol. Have a great week bro!

  • @TakeaHike
    @TakeaHike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn this is an awesome place, Really need the COVID epidemic to be over already

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oahu is an amazing island! Thank you!:) I like your cave videos. Awesome!!:)

  • @bimbimrm8993
    @bimbimrm8993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, would May be a good month for Hiking in Oahu? Thank you

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aloha! And yes May is a good month. Basically the start of summer and not a lot of rain!:)

  • @slckofit
    @slckofit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I think we saw you at the Botanical Gardens yesterday (11/4/2021) jogging. Wasn’t sure if it was you though so I didn’t say hi.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awww that was me. I jog at the gardens quite often. You can Def say 👋 ! 🤙💯

  • @bel250
    @bel250 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You didn't include Ka'ena Point...we hiked there...been to Koko head, Hanauma Bay hiking trail, Manoa Falls trail. Top on my bucket list is Haiku trail...

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh been to Ka'ena Point and had a hike right near by but had to take it off. Please watch my new video today that talks about it. Aloha!:) glad you did the other hikes!

  • @Kim-mz8co
    @Kim-mz8co 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did a Christmas "walk" from Waianae (when I was staying at the Korean Buddhist Temple), around Ka'ena Point to Haleiwa many years ago. I took the buses to get back home. My advice: WEAR A HAT for that hike! 🤣It was HOT and sunny. (That was before I knew much Hawaiian language: "Ka'ena" means: HEAT!) Thanks for your videos. I miss home Hawai'i as I sit here during the Pandemic in Cambodia twenty years later.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate your story Kim!! It's def hot here at time and that's a far walk. Greeting to Cambodia!🤙💯

    • @Kim-mz8co
      @Kim-mz8co 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanKaleponi THANKS! AND, I changed the spelling in my comment of "WHERE" to "WEAR" a hat! lol. (To add to your enjoyment, I'll admit I've been serving as an English teacher in SE ASIA for the past 9 years!)

  • @JenniferStam
    @JenniferStam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mahalo! Will be there in a few weeks and we've wanted to do some of these hikes (and some we have done). I appreciate you putting this together I am looking forward to getting a "fresh of breath air". Hehe!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad that you like the video Jennifer! And please enjoy the hikes in Hawaii when you come soon! There's a lot of fresh air here! Lol . Aloha!:)

    • @JenniferStam
      @JenniferStam 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanKaleponi 😁🤙

  • @bangchamber317
    @bangchamber317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you take me back and do St Louis Heights ridge, plz?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aloha Bang! I still haven't done St. Louis Heights Ridge but I will now. Mahalo 🤙👍💯

  • @laurinmccord
    @laurinmccord 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lived here for over 3 years now and still haven't done Crouching Lion! I need to go 🥰

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, it's such a great hike. Please enjoy Crouching Lion when you go!:)

  • @MonkeyyBangs
    @MonkeyyBangs ปีที่แล้ว

    may i ask why are some trails illegal but there are routes for it inside…?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aloha Tinkywinky! I believe, it's juts a way so the State won't hold themselves accountable if there is an accodent on certain hikes

  • @eddibetty10
    @eddibetty10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Talofa uso. Can you give me your top 3 hikes? I'm gonna be in oahu in July. I appreciate it uce. 💯

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aloha brother! My top 3, Wiliwilinui, Lanikai, and Crouching Lion. Hope this helps when you come in July:) Take care.

    • @eddibetty10
      @eddibetty10 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanKaleponi I appreciate it uso, I will check all 3; much alofa . stay safe and god bless. Tofa. Soifua 🙏

  • @bayareatutors
    @bayareatutors 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is Hamama still guarded everyday by the cop at the entrance?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, everday now. They got really strict there.

  • @Cjbc1214
    @Cjbc1214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your video! Do I need to bring mosquitoe repellent on the trails?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed the video!! And yes, brining mosquito repellent is always a good idea on these trails! Aloha!:)

  • @TaintedMango
    @TaintedMango 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There seem to be many amazing hiking trails in Hawaii - I am just wondering why so many of them are "illegal"

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, there's many great hiking trails here. Some of them are illegal since it's dangerous or it's on government owned property. But there's many great ones here too!

    • @TaintedMango
      @TaintedMango 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SeanKaleponi The "stairway to heaven" would be high on my list if it weren't illegal. It is a big island and I am sure I will find many other great hikes when I eventually will go (like the cave one on your thumbnail). Keep those great Hawaii vids coming!!

    • @mikefreeman9251
      @mikefreeman9251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's a back way up to stairway to heaven that's legal and an epic hike

    • @TaintedMango
      @TaintedMango 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikefreeman9251 I may have seen a video of it - it looks way more dangerous than the "illegal" stairs (but much more fun)

  • @sammatsusaka823
    @sammatsusaka823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let me know if anyone you know see menehunes. I've heard Aiea Loop Trail, people claim to see 'um. Somebody said Old Waimalu Valley (Newtown Town Houses) this guy says he see 'um in his Mango Tree. But I wonder if it's Owl's. My Grandpa used to live there and I got to see a Shadow person with Red Eyes.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love to see Menehunes. I think we gotta use camera traps like how they do in Africa to spot majestic creatures!🤙👍

    • @sammatsusaka823
      @sammatsusaka823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanKaleponi IDK, might be like Bigfoot. They can see infrared light. I know this guy on TH-cam. If you want to see Bigfoot, ride a Horse. The Horse will sense Danger and will look in the direction of a possible Bigfoot sighting. But where's there Bigfoot, you also have Cougars and Bears. Oahu has Cougars and Bears. But State of Hawaii don't want to start a panic. You know that there's Black Widow, Poison Dart Frog, Russian Boars ( but they're mix breeding with our Boars, Iguana, Night Anole (channel 2 News) the State of Hawaii knew this!!! Since there's No Bigfoot here, only a close relative (Mahu) this is the stuff, I look for. Did you know that there's Barn Owl and Swift's, too?

  • @mandarkumthekar8565
    @mandarkumthekar8565 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is weather in may?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aloha Mandar, it's almost Summer in May so I would say pretty good👍

  • @mauionion3739
    @mauionion3739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mahalo friend🤙🌈👍

  • @seth-mata
    @seth-mata ปีที่แล้ว

    Are all these free to do ??

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they are Seth! Aloha🤙

  • @wahinenuiloa
    @wahinenuiloa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brah, you encouraging people to go on illegal and dangerous hikes....then they gotta be rescued which puts our first responders at risk.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that's Sacred Falls, Olomana 3rd peak, and Kaau Crater Hike. Have you seen my 5 Things Not To Do In Hawaii? Alot of the tourist complimented me on that video which was different

  • @matthewowen1360
    @matthewowen1360 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about haiku stairs?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sadly.. their taking it down

  • @brandonbao7097
    @brandonbao7097 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am I the only one noticing the creepy face staring at Sean??? 4:44

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What creepy face? I tried watching it👍

    • @brandonbao7097
      @brandonbao7097 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SeanKaleponi lol I was just joking, there was no creepy face!

  • @Danegerous45
    @Danegerous45 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    lots of illegal hikes suggested, AT app says keep out. Just checked them out, boo! Better i do my own research, but thanks for suggesting!

  • @tripsmytrigger7090
    @tripsmytrigger7090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Officer - my apologies ... Sean Kaleponi said it was OK.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha.. then I'll refer to the cop that I didn't say that in the video. Lol!

  • @flee78
    @flee78 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No PaiN No GaiN bRah!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree Flee! More pain, more gain🤙

  • @Savorist
    @Savorist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there any trail that's legal?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The ones I didn't mention that were illegal.

  • @GenoTechno
    @GenoTechno 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Moore Linda Jones Matthew Moore Shirley

  • @sammatsusaka823
    @sammatsusaka823 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you miss #10?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry Sam, I had to take out #10 because I was getting pressure from the State. A scared illegal trail. Please watch the 5 things not to do in Hawaii video, I explain it there🤙

  • @loki967
    @loki967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    pink pill box is NOT an relatively easy hike. It is very steep

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see kids and heavy set ppl do the Pink Pillbox hike so that's why I say it

  • @misterle7026
    @misterle7026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if some of those hikes are illegal, why not mention the most beautiful illegal hike in the world? Stairway 2 Heaven.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I want to go to the Stairway one last time before they supposedly tear it down.

    • @misterle7026
      @misterle7026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SeanKaleponi have fun brother... I don't think I can do it again. It's was beautiful, but going down was extremely difficult for me. Now I am too old for that xhit.. 😆.

  • @samcha9448
    @samcha9448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fresh of breath air??

  • @hori166
    @hori166 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @ 1:06 nice try, but don't those signs say not to enter? In the old days the signs used to say "KAPU" which maybe had a more spiritual prohibition. It's hard to criticize tourists doing dumb things and winding up dead or injured, and now a local boy doing the same. Last month a local girl fell off the mountain in Waianae so even locals are not immune.
    People have to earn a living on TH-cam, but not by endangering others. To your credit, you did put a disclaimer @ 2:07. Still, I think more information should be provided about the risks involved for inexperienced tourists. That's why they go swimming in mountain pools in the rain and have no idea of what's coming down the valley.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the 9th hike, at the end, I did say how going more up is a little scary and I think that's the area where the girl in Waianae just recently passed away. I actually make videos because I didn't see any locals doing it on TH-cam. I'm also honest and tell others I don't do any hikes that seem scary to me. But I won't tell others to not hike. Olomana and Kaau Crater Hike look crazy! But if they hike it, I'm not gonna tell them to stop. I don't remember back in the old days when I was a kid that any hikes were prohibited. I remember the locals having a beer on hikes. Whether they hike, surf, rapel, it can be dangerous. I hope other locals start making TH-cam videos about safety too. Haven't seen a disclaimer yet on other Hawaii Hiking videos although I'm sure there maybe some out there.

  • @aaronsilva5641
    @aaronsilva5641 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These places are getting crowded now since they are being exploited on the internet.

  • @IIrandhandleII
    @IIrandhandleII 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So hiking is basically illegal....

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's illegal if I said its illegal but its legal if I didn't say it was illegal.

  • @PolymerJones
    @PolymerJones 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bro why is there a video about illegal hikes like this is useless information why would someone want to come to Hawaii and commit a crime. Doesn’t TH-cam policy have something about encouraging crimes wtf

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro.. you make it sound like I kidnapped someone on TH-cam or I murdered someone. Relax!! Haven't done vids like this in years. Did you see my other hiking vids? Have you ever jaywalked before?

  • @davidkoni8416
    @davidkoni8416 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stop showing this satanic symbols 😂

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha David, just throwing up the "shaka' sign.🤙

  • @canttellyoucuzurastranger9400
    @canttellyoucuzurastranger9400 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bro stop showing tourists hikes dude keep them in the tourist areas

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This video is so old

  • @MegaHotdiggity
    @MegaHotdiggity ปีที่แล้ว

    I am curious about these illegal hikes. Other than your pinned comment, what’s up with the others? Is the US government against them? Why? Is it simply a danger factor or other factors?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  ปีที่แล้ว

      I really don't understand it because if it was about danger, the Olomana hike (Which has the most deaths and injuries) would be illegal along with the Ka'a Crater Trail hike. Those 2 dangerous hikes are both legal. Before, you could hike pretty much everywhere, now you can't. So I think it's whatever the Hawaii state says is legal or not and the reasons are not that clear.

    • @Ash_Avvy
      @Ash_Avvy ปีที่แล้ว

      That's confusing

  • @Yashobam
    @Yashobam 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you find seclusion on some trails in Oahu
    I know Oahu is inundated with residents and other tourists

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't think so anymore. Because all the trails are known now but Wiliwilinui never seems crowded when I go and it's beautiful 👍🤙

  • @kayyywild
    @kayyywild 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome guide bro! I like the Huamana Bay one the most, the views are gorgeous there 😍

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely come and visit! Glad you liked the video. Hanauma Bay is gorgeous!:)

  • @minc4970
    @minc4970 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sean. Isn't Crouching Lion a sacred place? Just want to make sure.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aloha Min C! I don't think it's sacred because no one ever guards it. And so much ppl go there every day👍🤙

    • @minc4970
      @minc4970 ปีที่แล้ว

      @SeanKaleponi Thanks. I will include in the next trip. I saw a TH-cam clip and heard that. Thanks.

  • @minc4970
    @minc4970 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sean. I am currently planning for my annual trip to Hawaii in January. I will try Crouching Lion. But also would like to try Three Peak and kayak to the Moke islands. Do you plan to do these soon? Before January 😊

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aloha Min! Crouching Lion is a beautiful hike and has some of the best views on the island. I have no plans on Kayaking to the Mokes but we will have an Olomana video that includes things to do and eat on the East Oahu after our Honolulu video comes out next week. East video will be up for sure before October🤙😋

    • @minc4970
      @minc4970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @SeanKaleponi Thanks. I know it is a lot of work, but your videos are not only entertaining but informative. Oh yeah I am also going for the sand bar. See you have much influence on my life. 😀