Kapaa, Hawaii
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Kapaa, Hawaii
Hike to the nose of Sleeping Giant
4.54 mi / 1000 ft gainThere are a few different approaches for this hike - you can take either the East route, West route, or the Kuamoo-Nounou route. The East route is closest to nearby towns of Kapa'a and Wailua, so for convenience I chose this route.The trail quickly begins with several switchbacks, all of which a...Read more -
Kapaa, Hawaii
Kayak the Wailua and Hike to Secret (Uluwehi) Falls
5.01.5 miFirst, you need kayaks to get on the river. I bring my Oru Kayak with me everywhere, but we did have to rent one additional, and there are rentals everywhere - a quick Google search will get you tons of options. You can launch your boat from directly across the Wailua River Marina where you see t...Read more -
Kapaa, Hawaii
Hike to Ho'opi'i Falls
4.02.2 miEasiest/Direct route: When in the Kapa'a area from the main highway turn left onto Kawaihau road. Follow Kawaihau all the way up until you see a sign for Kapahi road, turn left onto that road. Driving in, you'll see a red gate on your left-hand side. The parking area is just after the gate, along...Read more -
Kapaa, Hawaii
Hike the Kuilau Ridge Trail
4.05 mi / 488 ft gainParking at the trailhead is limited to approximately four vehicles, so arrive early. If you are unable to park, continue down Highway 580 and you will find parking next to Kawi Stream. The beginning of the trail, an old fire road, starts with a gradual incline where you are exposed to a variety o...Read more -
Kalaheo, Hawaii
Swim in the Waikoko Stream & Waterfall
1 mi / 166 ft gainYou will need a 4WD high clearance vehicle to reach this trail. To reach the trailhead, take Highway 580 which will eventually turn to dirt. You'll cross over a couple of streams and when you reach a Y, take a left. In one more mile, you will reach a second Y which you will turn left. If the gate...Read more -
Kilauea, Hawaii
Wai Koa Loop Trail
3.33.95 mi / 384 ft gainThe trailhead is located next to the Kauai North Shore Dog Park, off Kahiliholo Road Highway near the Malama Kaui Community Farm & Kalihiwai Community Garden. A Waiver for the trail is no longer required. There is plenty of parking and the trail is open to the public from 9am to dusk. There i...Read more -
Kilauea, Hawaii
Secret Beach
4.80.47 mi / 200 ft gainIs a so-called ‘secret beach’ that sits on Secret Beach Road considered secret anymore? Perhaps not, but don’t let that deter you from exploring the depths of Kauai’s renown Kauapea Beach, more widely known as Secret Beach. The 3,000-foot long north shore beach is known for it’s size, privacy, a...Read more -
Kilauea, Hawaii
Hike to the Waterfalls at Kauai's Secret Beach
4.02 miDisclaimer - as I was shown this spot by a local, I would suggest asking for the exact location of the trail from a local. It can be reached by one of the nearby neighborhood roads in Kilauea.The boot path is fairly short (approximately a mile or so), and involves a short stream crossing, which ...Read more -
Princeville, Hawaii
Scramble the Okolehao Ridge Trail
4.5 mi / 1200 ft gainThey don't call it the butt slide trail for nothing— the Okolehao Trail (translated to iron butt, for more than just the glutes involved) —is a short drive from Princeville, just before Hanalei Bay. Filled with lush vegetation, ample wildlife, and stunning viewpoints, the full trail isn't for th...Read more -
Princeville, Hawaii
Hike to Wyllie's Beach
5.00.8 mi / 265 ft gainWyllie's beach is a small beach next to Anini beach. It is on the northwest side of the river mouth. There is a 0.8 mile trail down to the beach. The trail head is near the Westin Princeville. This is a handy beach for those staying in the Princeville area, as it is walkable from most vacation ho...Read more -
Hanalei, Hawaii
Kayak Camp on Miloli'i Beach
17 miNOTE: The beach is closed in the winter months due to high surf. Be sure to work with a local guide to insure you do this adventure safely.The only way to reach Miloli'i is by Kayak. Unless you are going to be bringing your own kayak to the island chances are you will need to rent one from a com...Read more -
Princeville, Hawaii
Hike to Turtle Cave
3.80.75 mi / 62 ft gainTurtle Cave is located within a small bay on the Princeville side of Kauai. This hike requires swimming, repelling down a steep cliff and potentially high tides. This particular access point is located on private property, so you should be staying in one of the rentals or traveling with a guest....Read more -
Princeville, Hawaii
Queen's Bath Trail
5.00.86 mi / 112 ft gainQueen's Bath Trail is an out-and-back that takes you by a river located near Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii.Read more -
Princeville, Hawaii
Soaking in Queen's Bath
4.7Between the frequent rains and the often overcast forecast, Kauai is not always the typical Hawaiian tropical getaway people dream of. But there are few islands that offer the same majestic waterfalls, luscious valleys, world renowned breaks, and more. Like a handful of the island's other gems, Q...Read more -
Koloa, Hawaii
Maha'ulepu Trail
5.04.59 mi / 253 ft gainThis easy-to-handle trail is a good one for the whole family. The trail starts from "Shipwrecks Beach", in front of the Grand Hyatt and follows the coastline for 2 miles to Maha'ulepu Beach. Along the way, you'll witness beautiful, rugged coastline and multiple lookouts over the ocean. This tra...Read more -
Kapaʻa, Hawaii
Hanakāpī’ai Falls
5.08 mi / 2913 ft gainThis hike is on the beginning section of the Kalalau trail, at Ke'e Beach. Your trip begins with a winding 2 mile trail to Hanakapi`ai Beach. The beach is a beautiful place to hang out and relax, there's a stream where you can take a dip, and bathrooms if you need to stop. Unfortunately, there's ...Read more