The Best Backpacking in Kauai County
Looking for the best backpacking in Kauai County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Kauai County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Kauai County
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Hanapepe, Hawaii
Hike Kawaikoi Stream
1.75 mi / 40 ft gainKawaikoi stream trail starts 3/4 mile beyond the Forest Reserve entrance sign on the Mohihi-Camp 10 road & across the stream at "Sugi Grove". It's a DLNR maintained trail, so there's signage & mile markers for the trail.At 1.75 miles total-roundtrip, it's a very easy walking trail, great ...Read more -
Kilauea, Hawaii
Na Pali Coast via the Kalalau Trail
4.920.55 mi / 7562 ft gainThis hike begins at the parking lot of Ke'e Beach at the Northern most point you can drive to on the island. This is where the Kalalau Trail begins. From there, you immediately start hiking upward, with great views of the beach down below. The first two miles of the trail are the busiest, as n...Read more -
Kilauea, Hawaii
Hanakoa Valley via Kalalau Trail
12.47 mi / 5997 ft gainHanakoa Falls is one of two large waterfalls along Na Pali Coast. While most set out for a high-paced hike on Kalalau Trail, rushing past Hanakoa Valley, those who choose to explore Hanakoa Valley and Falls will not be disappointed. To reach the beautiful Hanakoa Valley, you will take the same tr...Read more
