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# OF HIKES | DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEADS | HIKING DESCRIPTION | MAPS | PHOTOS | BONUS MATERIAL | BOOKS IN SERIES | |
| The Hikers Guide to Oahu | 87 hikes, 50 of them in great detail | Driving directions and even the bus route, but be warned for hikes outside of Honolulu, you will often read: “Bus: None, within reasonable walking distance of the trailhead” | Detailed description of hiking route and a narrative section that covers points of interest and major hazards with short notes about plants you’ll come across | Midsection with colored photos | With a topographic map for each hike this book definitely has the best maps | Challenging and obscure hikes only a locals would know about | Hikers Guide to the Hawaiian Islands |
| Day Hikes on Oahu | 57 | Driving directions | Clear hiking directions, with a brief summary mentioning flora and fauna | Simple maps, which are almost useless, but it often explains where you can find free detailed maps | None | None | Day Hikes on Kauai, Day Hikes on Maui, Day Hikes in Hawaii |
Oahu Trails | 45 | Driving and bus routes | Vibrant descriptions of vegetation and Hawaiian legends about the area | Occasional simple topographical maps or an explanation of where you can find free maps | B&W photos of views, highlights, and plants | Tips about weather and permits | Kauai Trails, Maui Trails, Hawaii Trails, |
Oahu Trailblazer | 114 (including urban walking tours); 37 snorkeling spots and 100 surf spots | Driving directions and parking recommendations | Detailed description of hike with warnings and information on plants | None | Black and white photos | Mentions nearby snorkeling, surfing, as well as walking tours | Kauai Trailblazer, Maui Trailblazer, Hawaii the Big Island Trailblazer |
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My standby is the Oahu Trailblazer. This book has more hikes than all the rest and goes a little further by including beaches and snorkeling locations. I've owned this guide for 3 years and still haven't run out of places I want to see. I consider this by far the best hiking book of all and by the way, it includes good trail locator maps. Mahalo for your research.