Manoa Falls Bike & Hike
Ride away from Waikiki toward the mountains into Manoa Valley to experience a beautiful adventure in the Hawaiian rainforest. On your way, you’ll pass the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, the UH flagship campus. This route is a great combination of city riding and lush, green scenery as you make your way through the valley. Follow the road up to the base of Manoa Falls trail for a round trip hike that should take 1-2 hours. Make sure to bring your closed-toe shoes and bug spray; it’s often wet and muddy on the way to the falls. Note that there are no bike lanes or shoulders during some of the route. Riders should be confident and ready to share the road.
DIRECTIONS:
- Turn left and cross the street to get to the bike path on Kapahulu Ave., heading towards the mountains
- Cross Kapahulu Ave. again at Paki Ave. to continue on the bike path around the Ala Wai Golf Course
- Turn left to stay on the bike path on Date St.
- Turn left after crossing the mini bridge at Laau St.
- Follow the bike path along the Ala Wai Canal behind Iolani School
- Turn right onto University Ave.
- Continue past the University of Hawaii at Manoa into Manoa Valley, as University Ave. turns into Oahu Ave.
- (The grade will make a steep incline here until you reach Manoa Falls)
- Turn right onto Manoa Road and continue until you reach the base of Manoa Falls Trail
- (The hike to Manoa Falls is 3/4 of a mile, towards a 150 foot waterfall. While you’re there, make sure to visit the Lyon Arboretum. After your hiking and exploring, check out Andy’s Sandwiches for lunch on East Manoa Road by turning left on Lowery Ave. from Manoa Road and then Right onto East Manoa Road.)
- Head towards Honolulu on Manoa Road to start your return ride
- Turn left onto University Ave and continue back into Honolulu until the road runs into the bike path at the Ala Wai Canal
- Turn right onto the bike path at the Ala Wai Canal
- Turn left onto McCully St and cross the bridge
- Turn left onto Kalakaua Ave. to ride through Waikiki
- Turn left onto Kapahulu Ave.
- Turn left onto Lemon Road to return to the shop
Manoa Falls Bike & Hike
Estimated RIDE Time: 4 hours
Distance: 12.5 miles round trip
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Bicycle
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Close Toed Shoes
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Water
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Sunscreen
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Map
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Insect Repellent
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