Kona

Makaʻeo Walking Path at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Center
Approximately 0.7 miles long, this loop is a great way to see native plants and take in the Kona beauty. The path is paved, making this trail very accessible.

Old Kona Airport Walking Path
Almost a mile long, this sandy path is a beautiful way to see the Kona Coast.

Aliʻi Drive
With a variety of shops, restaurants, and breweries, a walk down Aliʻi Drive supplies a full day of activities. Visitors can visit Coconut Grove to watch Beach Volleyball and enjoy shaved ice, a drink at the kava bar, and a variety of bars and restaurants. As you walk North from Coconut Grove, visitors can check out day-long excursions taking off the Kona pier.

Kohala & Hamakua

Awini Trail
A short but steep hike holds one of the best views of Pololū Valley. This hike leads down to a small beach, and from here, you can continue your exploration by foot on the Honokāne Nui Trail.

Honokāne Nui Valley
Only accessible from Pololū Valley, this trailhead starts in the rainforest adjacent to the beach, and as you ascend up the trail, you are greeted with amazing views of Honokāne Nui Valley.

Downtown Waimea
The downtown area of Waimea is small and walkable, making this area a great day trip. Check out this interactive map to see some of Waimea’s most popular spots.

Hilo

Hilo Bayfront Trails
The Hilo Bayfront Trails provide a variety of small walking trails to see downtown Hilo. See the map above for a guide to these trails!

Downtown Walking Guide
Wanting to spend the day exploring Hilo by foot? Check out this detailed walking guide to downtown Hilo to experience a full day learning about local history and culture.

Puna & Kaʻū

Halema‘uma‘u Trail
Descending down to the Kīlauea caldera, this central trail leads to many other paths and outlooks such as Byron's Ledge, Kīlauea Iki, and Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube). You can find the trailhead off the Crater Rim Trail.

Devastation Trail
This trail leads to the best view of the erupting Volcano, and it is only a short walk from the parking lot (best view is at night!). It is also easily accessible and paved for most of the patch to the lookout.

Puna Trail
This trail along the rocky coastline of Keaau is the most convenient way to see a secluded part of the Big Island. At the end of this five mile trail, Haena Beach is a great place to swim, snorkel, and see one of the green sea turtles’ favorites places to hang out.

Puna Kaʻū Trail
An 18.5 mile trail from Puna to Kaʻū starts in Volcano National Park and leads through the desert of Kaʻū. This is an advanced trail, but it is a great way to see many of the different microclimates on the Big Island.

Source: choosytraveler.com/best-hikes-in-kona-hawaii