There are many ways to enjoy Mount Tantalus on foot, but hiking the Pu`u Ohia Trail is one of the most rewarding.
The trail ascends steeply up through guava and bamboo groves and is lined by ginger. At approximately 0.5 miles, the trail comes to the top of Mount Tantalus.
For more information on the Pu`u Ohia Trail, including a printer-friendly map, visit the Na Ala Hele Hawaii Trail and Access System page devoted to this trail: Pu`u Ohia Trail