Diamond head crater is an easy hike on oahu and probably the most popular thing to do for tourists on the island aside from waikiki beach it takes about 30 minutes to reach the old war bunkers at the top from which you will have amazing views of waikiki and the ocean. The manoa falls hike is one of the best easy waterfall hikes in oahu and one of the best kid friendly hikes in oahu this beautiful hike through the jungle in honolulu will take you all the way to a beautiful waterfall it is a fairly easy hike with flowers gorgeously huge trees and even local fruits once you reach the end of the trail you . Manoa falls trail is one of the most accessible waterfall hikes on oahu and is located only a brief drive out of waikiki in manoa valley this fairytale setting with huge 100 year old trees and an enchanting bamboo forest has been the backdrop of many tv shows and films including scenes from lost and jurassic park. The hawaiian islands are home to some of the worlds best hiking but not everyone is experienced enough to complete the 22 mile kalalau trail or the illegal and dangerous stairway to heaven in fact i only know a handful of people who could ever complete these hikes and one of them runs marathons. These hikes below are some of the most famous on the island offer extraordinary views and they wont take you all day to complete here are 5 easy popular hikes on oahu hawaii makapuu lighthouse trail this is a great hike if you have strollers in tow this path is completely paved located on the east side of oahu this