Kauai Hiking

Wailua Falls Trail

Trailhead Directions: Ma’alo Rd. 4 miles North of Lihue.
Type: Strenuous, 1/2 mile trail.
Highlights: Wailua River, natural pool at bottom of Wailua Falls.

Nounou Mountain (Sleeping Giant)

Trailhead Directions:
Westside Trail: begins 1/4 mile N. of mile marker 4 on Kuamo’o Rd.
Eastside Trail: starts from Haleilio Rd., just over a mile W. from Wailua.
Type: Moderate. Round trip = eastside 4 miles; westside 3 miles.
Highlights: summit (elevation 1,160 ft.), good all-round views, picnicking.

Keahua Arboretum Trail

Trailhead Directions: Kuamo’o Rd. at the Keahua Arboretum.
Type: Easy, 1 mile round trip.
Highlights: Native and introduced tropical plants, natural pool ideal for swimming.

Kuilau Ridge Trail

Trailhead Directions: Kuamo’o Rd , just before Keahua Arboretum.
Type: moderate, 4 miles round trip.
Highlights: superb views of the Makaleha Mountains.

Moalepe Trail

Trailhead Directions: Olohena Rd. and Waipouli Rd.
Type: 5 miles round trip.
Highlights: views of Makaleha Mountains and ocean.

Na-Pali Coast

Kalalau Trail

Trailhead Directions: Ke’e Beach, at end of Kuhio Hwy.
Type: Strenuous, 11 miles.
Highlights: Na Pali Coast, Hanakapiai Beach, Hanakoa Valley, Kalalau Beach and valley.

Hanakapiai Falls Trail

Trailhead Directions: Kalalau Trail, 2 miles S.W. of Ke’e Beach.
Type: 3 1/2 miles round trip.
Highlights: Hanakapiai Fall, Hanakapiai Valley, ancient stone walls, ruins of a coffee mill, natural pools.

Hanakoa Falls Trail

Trailhead Directions: Kalalau Trail, just W. of mile marker 6.
Type: moderate 1/2 mile trail.
Highlights: Hanakoa Stream, Hanakoa Valley 1000 ft Hanakoa Falls, large pool.

Kokee Park

Iliau Nature Loop Trail

Trailhead Directions: S. of mile marker 9 on Kokee Rd. S. of mile marker 9 on Kokee Rd.
Type: Easy, 1/2-mile loop. Easy, 1/2-mile loop.
Highlights: rare iliau plants, and views of Waimea Canyon. rare iliau plants, and views of Waimea Canyon.

Kukui Trail

Trailhead Directions: Iliau Nature Loop Trail trailhead—just S. of mile marker 9 on Kokee Rd.
Type: 2 1/2mile trail. 2 1/2mile trail.
Highlights: Waimea canyon floor and Waimea River, kukui nut trees. Waimea canyon floor and Waimea River, kukui nut trees.

Koaie Canyon Trail

Trailhead Directions: off Kukui Trail. off Kukui Trail.
Type: 3-mile trail. 3-mile trail.
Highlights: Koaie Stream, swimming. Koaie Stream, swimming.

Canyon Trail

Trailhead Directions: Halemanu Rd., at mile marker 14.
Type: Strenuous, 1 mile round trip. Strenuous, 1 mile round trip.
Highlights: Waipoo Falls, Kumuwela Lookout—views of Waimea Canyon.

Halemanu-Kokee Trail

Trailhead Directions: Halemanu Rd.at mile marker 14. Halemanu Rd.at mile marker 14.
Type: 1 1/2-mile trail. 1 1/2-mile trail.
Highlights: koa and lehua forests, native birds. koa and lehua forests, native birds.

Nature Trail

Trailhead Directions: Kokee Natural History Museum on Kokee Road. Kokee Natural History Museum on Kokee Road.
Type: Short loop-trail. Short loop-trail.
Highlights: small forest area. small forest area.

Ditch Trail

Trailhead Directions: Kumuwela Rd. or Mohihi Rd., from Kokee State Park Headquarters. Kumuwela Rd. or Mohihi Rd., from Kokee State Park Headquarters.
Type: Difficult, 7 miles round trip. Difficult, 7 miles round trip.
Highlights: views of Waimea canyon and waterfalls. views of Waimea canyon and waterfalls.

Pu'u Ka Ohelo-Berry Flat Trails

Trailhead Directions: Mohihi Rd. Mohihi Rd.
Type: Easy, 2-mile loop-trail. Easy, 2-mile loop-trail.
Highlights: California redwoods, Australian eucalyptus, native koa trees. California redwoods, Australian eucalyptus, native koa trees.

Nualolo Trail

Trailhead Directions: W. of Koke’e Park headquarters.
Type: Strenuous, 4-mile trail. Strenuous, 4-mile trail.
Highlights: views of Nualolo Valley, Na Pali Coast. views of Nualolo Valley, Na Pali Coast.

Nualolo Cliff Trail

Trailhead Directions: Nualolo and Awa’awapuhi trails.
Type: Moderate 2-mile trail. Moderate 2-mile trail.
Highlights: views of Nualolo Valley. views of Nualolo Valley.

Awa’awapuhi Trail

Trailhead Directions: mile marker 17 on Kokee Rd. mile marker 17 on Kokee Rd.
Type: 3/4 mile trail. 3/4 mile trail.
Highlights: views of Awa’awapuhi Valley and Na Pali Coast.

Kaluapuhi Trail

Trailhead Directions: Mile marker 17 on Kokee Rd. Mile marker 17 on Kokee Rd.
Type: 2-mile trail. 2-mile trail.
Highlights: wild plums during summer months. wild plums during summer months.

Pihea Trail

Trailhead Directions: Kokee Rd. (550), at Pu’u o Kila Lookout.
Type: Moderate 3 3/4 mile trail. Moderate 3 3/4 mile trail.
Highlights: Kalalau Valley, Pihea Peak, Alakai Swamp. Kalalau Valley, Pihea Peak, Alakai Swamp.

Alakai Swamp Trail

Trailhead Directions: Mohihi Rd near park headquarters. Mohihi Rd near park headquarters.
Type: Strenuous, 3 1/2 mile trail. Strenuous, 3 1/2 mile trail.
Highlights: swamp, rain forests, bogs, Kilohana Lookout, views of Wainiha Valley and Hanalei Bay. swamp, rain forests, bogs, Kilohana Lookout, views of Wainiha Valley and Hanalei Bay.

Kawaikoi Stream Trail

Trailhead Directions: Mohihi Rd. off Kokee Rd. Mohihi Rd. off Kokee Rd.
Type: Easy, 3-mile loop-trail. Easy, 3-mile loop-trail.
Highlights: Kawaikoi Stream, swimming, forest areas. Kawaikoi Stream, swimming, forest areas.