The Nu’alolo Trail in Kokee State Park is an out-and-back 7.5 round trip hike that we rate moderate to hard, depending on the trail’s condition. It can take anywhere from 4 to 6 hours, depending if the path is wet or dry. This trail starts shaded at 3800 feet of elevation, and the 3.75-mile hike ends …
Hikes
The beautiful 3.5-mile round trip Kuilau Ridge Trail is a rainforest hike that takes hikers into the lush, vibrant, and green tropical interior of the island. It makes you feel like you’re in Jurrasic Park and although there are no giant predators, it’s also bug-free. In fact, it’s quite the opposite of what you think …
The Honopu Ridge trail is the last trail at the top before the Kalalau lookout in Koke’e State Park. One reason why you will want to do this hiking trail is due to the beautiful views it provides of the Na Pali Coast and Honopu Valley. The reward is worth the trip since it’s a …
The Canyon Trail to Waipo’o Falls hike in Kokee State Park is a moderate 3 or 4-mile round-trip hike depending on where you start. It has an elevation gain of 1000 to 1200 feet, yet it’s basically a gradual descent/ascent of 600 ft per mile. It takes an average of 2 to 4 hours depending …
The first trail you should hike in Kokee State Park and Waimea Canyon is the beautiful, short, and challenging 5-mile round trip Kukui Trail to the canyon floor. The hiking trail is found at the beginning of the Lilau nature trail on Kokee Rd/Hwy 550/Waimea Canyon Dr just after mile marker 8. Highway 550 is …
The Sleeping Giant Nounou Mountain East Trail transports hikers through a rather traditional forest before heading upwards for dramatic views of Kapaa, Mt. Waialeale, the Wailua River, the Makahela Mountains, and other parts of eastern Kauai. Located near Kapaa and the Wailua Homesteads, the Nounnou Mountain trails are a favorite for local families as well …
Kauai is an incredible island to go hiking on. There are dense rainforests, mountains, valleys, and ocean vistas for days if you’re willing to challenge yourself a little. Some of the challenging hikes around The Garden Island are certainly not for the faint of heart, as they test your fitness level with dramatic elevation changes …
Why you should do it: Easy nature walk among towering trees leads to the beautiful Kilauea Stone Dam.Area: North ShoreTrail Length: 3.50 miles (1.75 miles each way)Difficulty: Easy The Wai Kao Loop Trail, at the Anaina Hou Community Park in Kilauea, Kauai, is an easy nature walk set amidst rows of towering trees and mountain …