The Honolua Ridgeline Trail is a loop hike in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It is often one of the park's most popular hikes, especially during the weekend. Hikers will experience beautiful views of the Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanos, as well as the World War II bombing remnants.

The Honolua Ridgeline Trail is a 7-mile long hiking trail that winds its way up the slopes of the extinct volcano, Honolua. The ridgeline offers breathtaking views of the Maui coastline, Haleakala National Park, and the Waianae Mountains. The trail is accessible year-round but is best enjoyed during the summer months when the valley floor is lush with wildflowers.

The Honolua Ridgeline Trail is an excellent choice for hikers looking to get a great workout and see some of the most beautiful scenery on Kaua'i. The trail is challenging, but well-maintained and features stunning views of the Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast. The route is also relatively short, making it an easy hike for those not used to strenuous hikes.

If you're looking for a fun and scenic trail that will leave you feeling energized, the Honolua Ridgeline Trail is a great option. Trail Variations. The Honolua Ridgeline Trail is as short as 2.6 miles and as long as 5.2 miles. This means you can choose to either do the trail in one day or split it up into two days, which will give you more time to see the sights at Waimea Canyon and take some time to enjoy Kaua'i's famous beaches and beautiful ocean views. As a result of its varying lengths, the Honolua Ridgeline Trail also allows for multiple hiking experiences of different lengths depending on your fitness level and desires.

The Honolua Ridgeline Trail begins on Kuhio Highway in West Kaua'i, but you can't get to this starting point without a rental car or one of the many local bus services that serve the area. The trail is crisscrossed with an extensive network of dirt roads, so it's best to use Google Maps or another mapping app along with some other directions in order to find your way along the route.

If you already know where you're going, getting to the start of the Honolua Ridgeline Trail is easy enough and will take about 10 minutes from any major road in West Kaua'i. One thing you should know about the Hmkua Coast and Waimea Canyon trails is that they are on private property. Be respectful of landowners and not stay too long at a trailhead after closing times.