Pali Notches — Attraction in Honolulu

Don't get me wrong. This hike is extremely beautiful and the panoramic views overlooking Kaneohe Bay are out of this world.

Now to the review. This hike is extremely difficult. I would say that a person with average fitness level could complete this hike, but I would advise going with a local that has been before and knows the safest way to traverse the trail.

There is no telling how long the ropes that assist you up and down the notches have been there, and the rocks that you climb are not granite like they are on the mainland. They are volcanic in nature, very brittle and crumbly.

I was here on July 3rd and was a victim of a 15-20ft fall off of the first notch on my way back to the Pali parking lot (due to to the aforementioned crumbly rock). I was not seriously injured but it was very laborious to make my way back down in a severe amount of pain.

You can get some beautiful views without even attempting the notches. Please do not hike any further than you are comfortable. There is nothing wrong with sitting out and waiting if your friends would like to continue. NEVER HIKE ALONE. EVER.

Many people have fallen, were seriously injured, and have even died while hiking this trail. Respect mother nature; she can be...

Did a couple of times at this hike but straight hard this hike. Requires rope climbing down and up the rocks and hiking the chimney part is advanced. There’s already someone died from attempting to climb the steep rope section of the hike which is the chimney so if you want to do that part it’s your risk. Other than that straight steep short hike but worth catching the sunset view of this nature. Had fun hiking with friends who owned a drone and capturing the video of us at this trail and the final result was stunning. Will visit this hike again with them since they be hiking their chimney more than anyone on...

This hike is super rugged and a little dangerous. The views are absolutely insane as a good chunk of the hike is on a ridge (I am not a geologist). If you are a super adventurous hiker I would highly recommend this hike. I believe there is also some rock climbing on this trail. I would recommend doing some research if you are...