How long is Awaawapuhi hike?

3.1 miles
Awaʻawapuhi Trail

How long is Pihea trail?

3.8 miles
Pihea Trail

How long is Sleeping Giant trail Kauai?

3.2 mile
Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain) East Trail is a 3.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Kapaʻa, Kauai, Hawaii that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round.

How do I get to Waipoo Falls?

To access the Canyon trail or Waipoo falls trail-head, drive up Highway 550 northward into Kokee state park. Continue after the Waimea Canyon lookout for a little over 4 miles and keep looking for a dirt road towards the right that leads down to the Waimea Canyon, past mile marker 14.

How do I hike to Wailua Falls?

Wailua Falls Hike is several trailheads. The easiest and first route: starts right near the main parking lot. There is a constant flow of tourists parking right above the falls, taking a few pictures then heading off. Park here and then walk down the fence away from the falls until a large wired fence begins.

How long is Alakai Swamp trail?

3.5 miles
Alakai Swamp Trail

How difficult is the Sleeping Giant hike?

The round-trip hike from the South Kabeyun Trailhead parking lot, to the end of the Sea Lion Trail, and back is 2.4km and takes roughly an hour to complete. This trail has somewhat difficult access over an outcrop, passes a pebble beach on Perry Bay, and concludes at a diabase rock arch on Lake Superior.

Are Mountains sleeping giants?

Nounou Mountain is also known as the Sleeping Giant. This lumbering peak, located on Kauai’s eastern shore, is said to resemble a giant sleeping on his back. From the trail you’ll get a nice perspective of the cliffs below the mountain’s summit. Beautiful flowers decorate the shrubs and trees in the forest.

Can you swim at Waipoo Falls?

Waipoo Falls is the waterfall that can be seen from the Waimea Canyon Lookout, and from many other areas along the 550. Waipoo Falls is over 800 feet tall, and is a spectacular island waterfall. If you are daring, you can enter into the pool at the top, and swim over – and under the initial waterfall.

Can you hike to the bottom of Waipoo Falls?

You can’t hike to the bottom of Waipoo Falls. This hike will only take you to the top of the falls. It is not your classic waterfall hike but it is a beautiful hike nonetheless.

Where does the awawapuhi trail end in Hawaii?

For a nice day hike, you can backtrack to the Nualolo junction and continue along the Nualolo Cliff Trail to the Nualolo Trail which ends at the Kokee State Park headquarters. However, if you plan to hike that loop, we recommend you hike down Nualolo and back up Awa’awapuhi.

How many miles is the Awaawapuhi trail to Nualolo?

If you are in good shape and up for a challenge, there is the option continuing onto the Nualolo cliff trail and then Nualolo trail, making the total hike 10 miles. The views along Nualolo are reputed to rival Awaawapuhi. Beware, however, that the Nualolo trail was closed when we were there.

What to wear on the Awa Awa Puhi trail?

The Awa’awa’puhi Trail is yet another Kokee trail which promises sweeping views and a trek through dense jungles and dry landscapes. Even though this trail is fairly even, we recommend sturdy hiking boots since it gets quite slippery when it has been raining. Awa’awa’puhi gets off to a slow start but picks up steam about halfway.

Is the Kauai recreational trail still open?

As of March 11, 2014, the Kauai recreational trail map is temporarily unavailable for distribution or purchase. Do not use any trail or access road that is not delineated by name and color and that may also be displayed on these maps. The marked features are managed for public recreational use.