Hike Awa'awapuhi Trail, Kauai

The trailhead is located right off of Kokee Road in Kokee State Park at an elevation of 4,120 feet elevation. For the first mile and a half, you will be descending through the forest. The forest starts to thin out and you can get some brief views of the Napali Coast. After about 3.2 miles, you will reach a clearing that overlooks the valleys, at 2,500 feet. The view at the end of this trail is probably the most awe-inspiring view I've ever seen in my life. These landscapes of the Napali Coast are part of the reason that millions of people travel from all over the world to visit Kauai.

If you decide to venture past the railing at the end of the trail, you are doing so at your own risk. I definitely would NOT recommend doing this if it is wet or slippery, or if you don't have proper footwear. 

Although the trail feels very easy on the way down, you will certainly feel that 1,600 feet of elevation change as you head back up to the trailhead. Make sure to check the weather forecast before heading on this trail. I wouldn't recommend this hike if it will be or has been raining as it can definitely get slippery.