area for ogling the falls and pool. Although the well-maintained route is suitable for most novice hikers, conditions change quickly with rain. Trail Length: 1.6 miles Out & Back • Difficulty: Easy • Terrain: Forested • Elevation Change: 800 Feet Aiea Loop Trail Better suited for teens than toddlers, Aiea Loop Trail (dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/hiking/oahu/aiealoop-trail) at Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area is culturally rich with remnants of an ancient heiau and B-24 FORESTED FITNESS Manoa Falls Trail While the centerpiece 150-foot waterfall is legendary, Manoa Falls Trail (HawaiiTrails.hawaii.gov/trails/#/trail/m anoa-falls-trail/225) also earns high marks for its tranquil rainforest environs flourishing with native flora and bamboo trees. The unpaved trail provides ample rocks and roots for footing. When traipsing with smaller kids, consider a hiking carrier since strollers simply won’t cut it. The .8-mile hike ends at a viewing Jungle hike to Manoa Falls. Photo: Oahu Visitor Bureau 124 HAWAII PARENT March/April 2025
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