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Hiking
Trails
Kalalau Trail
Na Pali – the Cliffs in Hawaiian – is
one of the most beautiful and remote areas on Kaua’i.
The strenuous eleven-mile Kalalau Trail winds along this rugged
coastline, providing the only land access to legendary Kalalau Valley.
The trail and facilities are rugged; some eroded areas are very narrow
over cliffs that are hundreds of feet high. §
Location:
North §
Difficulty:
Strenuous §
Length:
11 Miles Hanakapi’ai Trail This
beginning section of the Kalalau Trail brings you to Hanakapi’ai Beach (2
miles in) with the option to hike an additional 2 miles up Hanakapi’ai Valley
to the falls. Remote and beautiful,
this NaPali hike is gorgeous but challenging.
No Water. Composting
Toilets. §
Location:
North §
Difficulty:
Strenuous §
Length:
4 – 8 Miles Nounou Trail Beginning
at the East side of the mountain commonly referred to as “Sleeping Giant”,
the Nounou Trail climbs to a peak and sheltered picnic area.
This vantage offers views of the ocean, Wailua River and Mt. Waialeale.
No Water. No Facilities. §
Location:
East §
Difficulty:
Moderate §
Length:
2 Miles Kuilau Trail This
trail begins near Wailua’s Keahua Arboretum and travels up to views of Mt.
Waialeale (clouds permitting) and the ocean.
Picnic at the lookout point or continue on to explore lush hillsides or
fern and vegetation. Path connects to Moalepe trail.
No Water. No Facilities. §
Location:
East §
Difficulty:
Moderate §
Length:
2.1 Miles Lydgate Bike Path This
2.5 mile segment of multi-use path at Lydgate Beach Park is the first phase of a
greater plan to extend a coastal trail from Nawiliwili to Anahola, called “Ke
Ala Hele Makalae” (“the path that goes by the coast”).
Parking. Facilities. §
Location:
East §
Difficulty:
Easy §
Length:
2.5 Miles Maha’ulepu Trail Hike
among incredible geological wonders on this ancient coastline trail from
Shipwrecks to Keoneloa Bay. Find native flora and fauna and cultural sites.
No Water. Facilities at
Shipwrecks. §
Location:
South §
Difficulty:
Easy §
Length:
2 Miles Kukui Trail An
incredible experience of Waimea Canyon’s West side, this Koke’e State Park
Trail drops 2,000 feet to the canyon floor.
Travel through a forest of Kukui and other upland trees, stopping at
viewpoints of the canyon and distant waterfalls along the way.
River at the bottom. No
Water. No Facilities. Permit (Wiliwili
Camp) required for camping. §
Location:
West §
Difficulty:
Strenuous §
Length:
2.5 Miles Alakai Swamp Trail Leading
across the Alakai Swamp in Koke’e State Park, this trail offers glimpses of
native plants and bird watching as it passes through the rain forest and bogs on
its way to Kilohana. When the
weather is just right, the views from this vantage overlooking the Wainiha Pali
are amazing. No Water.
No Facilities. §
Location:
West §
Difficulty:
Moderate §
Length:
3.5 Miles Phiea Trail
Beginning
at Pu’u O Kila Lookout over Kalalau Valley in Koke’e State Park, Pihea Trail
follows the back rim of Kalalau Valley to a viewpoint (named Pihea) that offers
amazing panoramic views. This trail
can also be used to link up with the Alka’I Swampt Trail (Kilohana) and
Kawaikoi stream. §
Location:
West §
Difficulty:
Moderate §
Length:
2.1 Miles Awa’awapuhi Trail
Found
in Koke’e State Park, this trail winds through a highland forest with
occasional ridge top views. It’s all down hill (which means all uphill on the way back)
to the grassy point that overlooks the sheer cliffs of Awa’awapuhi and Nualolo
Valleys, resting 2,000 feet below. The
option to connect to the Nualolo Trail should be taken only by those prepared
for a hike over 9 miles long (one-way). No
Water. No Facilities. §
Location:
West §
Difficulty:
Strenuous §
Length:
3.5 Miles |
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