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Gems in Kauai and Niihau - 1

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View towards Nualolo.

Awa'awapuhi Lookout

Recommended Routes in Kauai and Niihau - 8

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Kalalau Trail along the Nāpali coast

Kalalau Trail

19.3 mi 31.0 km • 4,950' Up 1508.89 m Up • 4,949' Down 1508.5 m Down

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View of Makauwahi Cave Reserve from rim

Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail

2.1 mi 3.4 km • 125' Up 37.95 m Up • 107' Down 32.57 m Down

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Kalalau Trail along the Nāpali coast

Kalalau to Hanakapia'i Beach

3.7 mi 6.0 km • 1,656' Up 504.74 m Up • 1,655' Down 504.5 m Down

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Hanalei Bay at the Kilohana lookout.

Pihea to Kilohana Out and Back

8.0 mi 12.8 km • 1,139' Up 347.17 m Up • 1,140' Down 347.37 m Down

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View from canyon edge

Nualolo Nualolo Cliffs Awaawapuhi loop

7.9 mi 12.7 km • 2,262' Up 689.45 m Up • 1,846' Down 562.68 m Down

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Panoramic view of Waimea Canyon all the way to the ocean.

Kumuwela, Canyon, Halemanu-Kokee Loop

6.6 mi 10.6 km • 1,117' Up 340.5 m Up • 1,113' Down 339.31 m Down

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Kalalau Lookout

Kaluapuhi Trail Loop

2.8 mi 4.6 km • 295' Up 90.06 m Up • 296' Down 90.19 m Down

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World War 2 era telegraph pole at trail intersection Alakai and Pihea.

Alakai Swamp Out and Back

9.3 mi 15.0 km • 1,165' Up 355.15 m Up • 1,166' Down 355.38 m Down

Kauai and Niihau Hiking

52 Miles 84 Kilometers of Trail
8 Recommended Routes
1 Gem
5 Easy Trails
22 Intermediate Trails
16 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Kauai and Niihau

Ha'ena State Park

Halele‘a Forest Reserve

Keālia Forest Reserve

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Kōkeʻe State Park

Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve

Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park

Waimea Canyon State Park

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Trails in Kauai and Niihau - 35

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3.0 mi 4.8 km #1Awaawapuhi Trail Intermediate/Difficult Waimea, HI	Intermediate/Difficult	Waimea, HI	25
1.7 mi 2.8 km #2Hanakapi'ai Trail Difficult Princeville, HI	Difficult	Princeville, HI	19
3.8 mi 6.1 km #3Nuʻalolo Trail Difficult Waimea, HI	Difficult	Waimea, HI	13
1.0 mi 1.5 km #4Kalepa Ridge Trail Difficult Waimea, HI	Difficult	Waimea, HI	5
1.6 mi 2.6 km #5Nounou Trail East Intermediate/Difficult Wailua, HI	Intermediate/Difficult	Wailua, HI	15
2.7 mi 4.3 km #6Canyon Trail Intermediate/Difficult Waimea, HI	Intermediate/Difficult	Waimea, HI	17
0.4 mi 0.7 km #7Hanakoa Trail Difficult Princeville, HI	Difficult	Princeville, HI	2
1.3 mi 2.1 km #8Makaleha Trail Intermediate Wailua Homesteads, HI	Intermediate	Wailua Homesteads, HI	1
0.2 mi 0.2 km #9Hideaway Beach Access Difficult Princeville, HI	Difficult	Princeville, HI	3
2.0 mi 3.2 km #10Okolehao Trail Difficult Princeville, HI	Difficult	Princeville, HI	6

Photos of Kauai and Niihau - 197

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Kalalau Trail along the Nāpali coast

May 20, 2015 near Princev…, HI

Na'Pali Coast

May 26, 2015 near Princev…, HI

May 26, 2015 near Princev…, HI

Hanalei Bay at the Kilohana lookout.

Dec 17, 2015 near Princev…, HI

Kalalau Lookout offers spectacular views.

Feb 16, 2016 near Waimea, HI

Kalalau Lookout

Feb 16, 2016 near Waimea, HI

The Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali Coast, Kauai starts off with this incredible view.

Mar 24, 2017 near Princev…, HI

Fantastic view of Kalalau.

Dec 29, 2018 near Princev…, HI