Kauai hikes offer breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences. To meet that end, the trail way master plan map has been created that outlines development of trails that will link existing trails within the city to one another and to adjacent cities. As you hike along some of kauai s historical trails you will find yourself amongst historic and archeological sites. Book your kauai hiking tour with confidence and get ready to make some. This book provides a good guide to the less daunting trails. Discover the many beautiful trails on kauai and find the right hikes for your trip. The pihea trail at the top of kokee state park from the puu o kila lookout. All of the trails follow the western shoreline of mustang island in corpus christi bay, and cover some of the best shallowwater fishing areas in texas.
Koloa heritage trail 2020 all you need to know before. Here are the 5 best easy hikes in kauai you can explore during your next visit to the garden isle. Book kauai activities need help planning or to book. The heritage trail is an excellent way to see the coast from lava cliffs, sea turtles in the coves, waves crashing into the coast, areas sacred to native hawaiians, and a beautiful beach at the end of the hike.
In this blog post, we will be covering five easy hiking trails that are best suited for beginners. There are hundreds of hiking trails on kauai with every level of difficulty. Trail takes you through some important historical spots along beautiful sandy. Kauai offers hundreds of trail choices for every level of experience.
We make the most of our time together by meeting on the north or east side of the island to do a driving tour with one or more shorter hikes along the way or by meeting in hanapepe on the western or leeward side of the island, with the waimea canyon and koke. Explore flora and fauna unique to this pacific island and the many varieties of native plants and animals, that make kauai forest and valleys their home. The new 2020, 21st anniversary edition of kauai trailblazer is the gold standard for independent. Kauai s hiking trails are an important part of hawaiian culture and history. The trek is well worth it and you will be rewarded with captivating views of hanalei bay, verdant hanalei valley, makana, kilauea lighthouse and the napali coast. Kauai hiking trails paperback june 1, 1991 by craig chisholm author. Best easy day hikes hawaii best easy day hikes series. Hiking tips heading into kauai s interior and remote terrain offers dome of the most beautiful backdrops on the world.
But the book was indispensable in helping us select three challenging hikes, including the the highlight of our visit to kauai. Get your permits early to ensure you will be able to visit kalalau. Whether you are looking to hike iconic trails like diamond head and makapu. This book was an excellent resource for the hiking trails around kauai. Kauai is a small volcanic island with an abundance of natural wonders just waiting for you to to explore. Okolehao trail in hanalei on kauai, hawaii journey era. Hiking tours kauai offers customized day hikes on the hawaiian island of kauai, our local guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge of wildlife, history, and culture of kauai.
Off the beaten path and trails that only locals know about, arrive safe and enjoy kauai s most remote areas and. Founded in 2005, we are kauai s premiere hiking company. But, the best thing you can do is book a week at oceanfront rentals on kauai for families to see it for yourself. If you want to hike the kalalau trail in 2020, read this. Kauai hiking adventures offers the best private guided hiking tours that are suitable for all fitness and ability levels on the island of kauai, hi. Better yet, enjoy hawaiis natural beauty from one of the islands incredible hiking trails. This website has information and media that will help you plan your outing to the secluded kalalau beach andor kalalau valley. The holy grail of hiking on kauai has to be the 22mile roundtrip kalalau trail, a slippery slope endurance trek along the stunning na pali coast. Mouseover and click on kauai hike icons to view individual hiking trails info and directions. We really enjoyed this hike, the scenery was amazing, huge waves crashing along the coastal side.
Its sad that it took a natural disaster to get the tourist traffic under control it was literally being loved to death but the way it is now set up will keep the area preserved for. Walks, strolls, and treks on the garden island is mediocre when it comes to the first, and horrible when it comes to the second. Many books have been written about the kalalau trail and other parts of kauai. Its so easy to find a place to hike, take photos, and share my adventures. Mahaulepu heritage trail poipu 2020 all you need to. A hiking guide to hawaii december 2, 2015 hiking, travel guides. Heading into kauai s interior and remote terrain offers dome of the most beautiful backdrops on the world. Weve already shared 6 great oahu hikes and well be sharing more.
Unless you hike along the kalalau trail or to hanakapiai falls, this is probably the best hike you can do on the kauai north shore. Kauai is a spectacular hawaiian island with amazing scenery. The book is not a hiking guide, although it does provide information on couple of hikes. Kauai hiking adventures offers private, guided hiking tours suitable for all fitness and ability levels. Its a good practice to explore hiking trails depending on where you are in kauai. The okolehao trail is one of the north shore hiking trails on kauai and is just around the corner from hanalei. Availability the amount of people allowed on the trail at any one time is limited to a small number currently 60.
Turns out one of the best and most adventurous hikes on the planet is the kalalau trail in northern kauai, one of the quieter hawaiian islands. The route goes along the ocean, parallel to the highway, and is elevated above the beaches and lava rock areas below, providing great views across the ocean and seashore. Below youll find four great kauai hikes, grouped by proficiency level, straight from the pages of hawaii magazines mayjune 2014 outdoors issue feature 15 great hiking trails. All of our hiking tours are completely private and customized according to your personal preference, physical ability level and the prevailing local weather conditions. Spread over 4,325 acres, kokee state park features trails leading to scenic lookouts like the awaawapuhi trail and hikes for the family cliff canyon and black pipe trail. Permits often sell out and during busy times of the year can sell out quickly. The best poipu hiking trails with photos tripadvisor. By doing a little planning and being prepared you will make your hiking trip one of your best kauai experiences. Hiking on kauai hike descriptions, guides, photos, and information. You will also find detailed topographical maps for each trail. Sometimes hiking with an experienced guide can prove even more satisfying. Kauai is home to many of the most spectacular hiking trails in all of hawaii. Incredible views, easy hike and plenty of awesome surprised on this hike. Hike the rain forest of kokee, the bogs of the alakai swamp and the hanging valleys of the napali coast.
Detailed kauai hiking trail maps that will guide you to each kauai trail head and provide you a general idea of where each hiking trail is located. The kalalau trail is an 11 mile trail that leads from kee beach to kalalau beach along the na pali coast on the island of kauai in hawaii. Kalalau trail kauai 2020 all you need to know before. Kauai trailblazer where to hike, snorkel, bike, paddle. Hiking plan always tell someone where you are hiking name and location of trail you plan to hike and when you plan on. On the west side, waimea canyon and kokee state park offer some of the best hiking trails on the island. Discover the best kauai hiking trails during your next princess cruise. The best hiking trails on kauai lead to waterfalls, pools, mountain streams, canyons, rain forests, and whitesand beaches. Text call 7am 7pm kauai time 8088222846 808 vacation quick links.
We could go on all day about kauai s majestic mountains, lush jungles, dramatic cliffs, and sunny beaches. Hiking tours kauai hawaii adventure tours kauai hawaii. Currently the state is only issuing permits 90days out. Inspire the reader to hike said trails kauai trails. Our goal is to have all of richardsons parks connected by a trail system. Its easy and follows the coastline, past stunning rock formations, beautiful sandy coves, and the perfectly manicured poipu bay golf course. Kauai hiking adventures kapaa all you need to know. The okolehao trail on the north shore of kauai is a 2. We offer worldclass hiking and driving tours at the most scenic spots of kauai island. The 10 best kauai hiking trails with photos tripadvisor. Kalalau trail information permits, transportation kalalau trail. This publication is well illustrated with color photos and clear instructions and directions for hiking and trailhead areas. Since 90% of kauai is inaccessible by road, hiking is a great way to see the islands natural splendor firsthand.