Mt. Pa’ia Summit

We did this hike in March this year, and it was amazing! Took us over 6h round-trip with stops for pictures and snacks. It's a bit tricky to find the starting point, but reviews here are very helpful. The hike itself is difficult but manageable. It has parts where you need to climb up the rocks with the rope. Not recommend to go there after rainfall, the rocks can be too slippery. The view is spectacular, though.

Stunning view! But it's a really tough hike. I asked myself many times why the heck I'm doing this. On some parts it's really bad marked. We started from vaitape. But you can start it from 3 different ways. We went alone without Tourguide. It's possible to do. You need to climb many parts up with a rope. So make sure if you go alone to be an experienced hiker. But the core on the end it's outstanding

One of the most beautiful views in Polynesia, but the hike is not for everyone. We are intermediate hikers, but we do some climbing which really helps for this one as it is not typical hike. We needed 6+hours to finish the whole trip and about 5liters of water between the two of us. We were lucky that it was a bit cloudy and not super warm. About 2/3 of the climb are in the shade, but it's Polynesian weather so you will be sweating...a lot. I don't think the route is badly marked and we never really felt like getting lost (paying attention to path is necessary tho). Hardest part is getting started but locals are very helpful. You start on the side road near Tahiti pearl market and turn left at the end of the road (better ask if not sure). Afterwards you go about 15minutes through overgrown grass/bush until you get into the jungle. Then it's straightforward following of visible path mostly. The hike is not long but very intense as you go up a lot. You should feel confident climbing steep paths with ropes as support and not be afraid of hights. Some parts are closer to via ferrata than regular a hike. Don't forget good shoes, sunscreen and mosquito repellent. It can get slippery when wet. If you still decide to do this, which you totally should, your reward will be some of the most stunning views in Southern Pacific.

I summit Mt.Ohue yesterday 10/21/22 Mt.pahia is a stone throw away but i had to descent fast due to rain clouds on its way. The trail conditions was muddy and wet, very dangerous and i suggest you use a guide if you do not know how to track trails bec you're gonna have to, its not marked at all. it always rain in the morning. I started my ascent at 7am and didn't summit Mt. Ohue till 10am. I'm an advanced type of hiker at class 3 is my best zone but this trail is touching the class 4 level bec you have to pull yourself up with the rope at least more than 5 sections going up and down. If the trail condition is wet, muddy, reconsider it for a dry day. I dont care what kind of fancy hiking shoes you have, you're gonna slip-slide down period. The first rain approaches 30mins after i descent so i have plenty of tree cover for the rain. The second rain was after an hour after i reach the end of the trail at the bottom. I was the only one at the summit that day and passed another one at the beginning of the trail, i gave him a fair warning of trail conditions and he proceeded. It rained really hard after a 15mins when i passed him. Don't bring your kids or any non agile adult past 40. This isn't a walk in the park. The views are breathtaking. I would not attempt this again in wet conditions.

This is a great short hike with beautiful views! We found the trail head from the west side of the island. It's a dirt road that heads up to the antenna towers. The top of hike was a bit difficult as there were rocks and steep hills to climb up but very doable.

Hardest hike I’ve done, hands down. Expect lots of ropes, take 3L plus of water. Amazing views from the top, coconuts and flowers galore

We had a very hard hike up and down the Mt. Pahia. Whith very dry and safe condition. The view was breathtaking and made us forget all the hard walk up. As almost everybody i just can confirm .... don't walk alone and better with an expert. It's a very hard 2.5 walk up and not even less hard down. 3l of water are just enougth, and the heat is increadble. But finally all worth!

A great vista you will witness, should you climb the towering peak. You must possess great fitness, If exhilarating adventure you seek.