Great Places to Ride Your Bike in Hawaii

By Pat J. Walker

One of the advantages to biking in Hawaii (besides the mild climate) is that no matter where you go you will be graced with some of the most beautiful scenery ever! Always have your camera ready, because you never know when youll top that hill only to discover a breathtaking view of the ocean! Here are some of Hawaiis finest bike trails just waiting for you to experience them firsthand.

You will want to continue reading this article, because it will talk about all the various places to bike in Hawaii, such as Kaena Point. Kaena Point is located in between Haliewa, and Waianae, and will provide some of the most stunning views out there. However, there are some drawbacks to this particular trail because ATV's are aloud to ride on them as well making them crowded at times. With that said you must make sure that you are very careful, and watch out for all the other people on the trail.

Some people go to Hawaii for the scenery and trails, and there are people who go to Hawaii for the scenery and advanced trails. If you are more of the novice biker then you will want to make sure that you check out Kulioou Valley which carries trails for more of the novice rider. However, on these trails there are access to more advanced trails that lead to steep hills, fast declines, and jumps.

Mililani is a network of trails near Waipio and covers 3 valleys and ridges. There are a number of trails and loops to choose from, but most are for the intermediate to advanced biker. There are some pretty steep hills that lead to really fast descents (think 30 mph!) and even a really awesome short valley jump! Getting to the trails can be a bit tricky because there is a housing development and correctional facility nearby. The best place to gain access is parallel to the H-2 highway. There is a chain link gate on the left side of the road. You might want to wear long sleeves and long pants, because the tall California grass that lines the trails can leave you itching! Also, the trails can be quite treacherous when wet, so avoid riding right after a heavy rain.

With that said if you are biking for endurance and would like a trail that is a bit longer than the normal, then you will want to take a peek at the Aiea Loop. The scenery is unbelievable as you ride 4.5 miles through great trails overlooking Pearl Harbor, Oahu, and the Halawa Valley. The ridge that you ride along for this long trip is very lengthy but because it is a ridge you must be very careful if it gets wet.

Another great place to ride will be the Kula Forest Reserve. The Kula Forest Reserve is packed with some dynamic scenery, and comes full with all the inclines and declines you are looking for. Just make sure that you stop on the trail to take in some of that beautiful scenery.

As you can probably tell from the descriptions above, biking in Hawaii is not for the faint of heart. There are not a lot of places for the beginner or novice biker. However, you wont find more adventurous biking anywhere else! Happy trails!

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