Olomana — Local services in Oʻahu

This hike is no joke and not for the people who aren’t in shape or people afraid of risk. You will have a number of opportunities that will push your limits…whatever they happen to be. I’m a 51 year old male in pretty decent shape and made the journey in roughly 4 hours 30 min round trip to all peaks. Your legs and cardio will be tested greatly, especially coming back from the 3rd peak. At least mine was

Let’s talk about risk. You can easily fall to your death on this hike. You’re rappelling down and up very steep cliffs with NO protection. If you lose your grip, you fall. If you miss step, you can fall. Down can be a long ways. The first peak is challenging, but relatively safe. If it rains, the last mile back to the road with be brutal due to the slippery path even if it doesn’t rain, the mud makes it hard to find a foothold.

This hike is amazing and well worth it, but don’t take it lightly. I wouldn’t do it again or allow my family to do it, but you do you! Just know the risk on this hike is very high. For me, getting from the 3rd peak, back to the 2nd was the hardest. That is also where I miss-stepped while rappelling down and ended up swinging 6 ft on the rope, but held on while I smashed into the cliff and spun around. Luckily, I held on and found a place to set my feet or I might still be hanging on the rope.

Proceed with a high amount of caution! Stunning hike though. It’s unforgettable...

Rising 500 metres over the coastline, this chain of three jagged peaks is an integral part of the landscape on the windward side of Oahu.

Olomana is a remnant of the Koʻolau caldera, the western section of which dominates the horizon towards Honolulu (see Nu’uanu Pali below).

One look at Olomana and you’ll know that this is a hike not to be taken lightly, requiring a lot of scrambling and a stomach for heights.

Ropes are provided to help you tackle the steeper ascents, but you’ll still need to pick your way up a few walls unaided.

People have died or been seriously injured attempting the Three Peaks Trail, mostly between the second and third peaks, and it’s best to avoid these on particularly wet days.

The trail is 4.4 miles long, but will feel much longer. Be sure to pause at the first peak where you’ll be rewarded with an awesome 360° panorama.

Many hikers come this far and then return without attempting the steeper...

Beautiful, intense hike. It starts out with a manageable incline and then gets steep close to the first peak. Muddy. Wear hiking boots and bring water and snacks. It rained some parts of the way up. I hadn't used ropes as the only way to ascend before but I relied on ropes and tree roots a lot here, especially near the top. I stopped after the first peak and took in the view. The trails to the second and third peaks look narrow, plus it's windy up there, but those trails are something I would try if doing the hike again. (Side note: If you bring a camera, make sure you know what causes your backpack to unzip, as my camera fell out as I was descending via rope and it bounced 15-20' off the rocks and somehow survived.) This hike is definitely not for beginners and requires decent arm strength and coordination. I'm moderately afraid of heights and this hike pushed my boundaries. I learned on this hike to focus solely on...