The scenic Pihea Trail at Kokee State Park begins at the Puu o Kila Lookout and provides numerous views of the Kalalau Valley. For the most part, the trail follows the top rim of the Kalalau Valley. Various breaks in the vegetation provide additional views of the valley as you hike along the trail. For …
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The Hanakapiai Trail comprises the first two miles of Kauai’s Kalalau Trail and links Ke’e Beach with Hanakapiai Beach. The trail is popular with locals and tourists alike and is renowned worldwide for its views of the Na Pali Coast. Many visitors to Ke’e Beach also hike at least part of the way up the …
Why you should do it: Nice coastal walk with birdwatching opportunities and stunning views of Moloaa Bay.Area: East side, between Anahola and KilaueaTrail Length: 1.4 miles (one way)Difficulty: Easy Little-known Moloa’a Bay is a hidden gem on Kauai, and the bay has its own little-known treasure – the Moloa’a Bay Ranch Coastal Trail. There’s little …
Space Rock is a prominent landmark on Kauai’s Kalalau Trail. The location of the rock is the highest elevation on the entire Kalalau Trail (at approximately 700-800 feet) and sits about 3.25 miles from the trailhead at Ke’e Beach. The location is the gateway to the Hono O Na Pali Natural Area Reserve, and many …
The Alakai Swamp Trail takes you into the interior of Kauai where you will be treated to peace and solitude in a rainforest filled with ferns and greens. It’s a great hike for nature lovers who have an eye for plant life and bird watching. At an altitude of over 4,000 feet, the Alakai Swamp …
At the very end of your trek on the moderately difficult Alakai Swamp Trail you will find one of the most jaw-dropping vistas you will ever see – the Kilohana Lookout. Words, nor the photos below, can adequately portray the almost unbelievable scene that opens up like a window at the end of the trail. …
Kauai’s premier hiking trail follows the island’s famed Na Pali Coast for eleven epic miles. At the end of the trail is remote Kalalau Beach, an almost Eden-like place cherished by hikers, hippies, and free spirits. Area: Na Pali Coast / North ShoreTrail Length: 11 milesDifficulty: Difficult The Kalalau trail is an incredibly beautiful but …
If you’ve ever been to Hanalei and wondered what it was like to be in the mountains overlooking Hanalei, then this is the trail for you. The Okolehao Trail takes hikers into a verdant jungle and mountain wonderland overlooking Hanalei Bay and beyond. Though often not high on the list of Kauai hikes, the Okolehao …