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Hiking in Kauai
If you enjoy hiking, Kauai's got a lot in store for you! Explore many miles of breathtaking scenery, including some of the world's most magnificent waterfalls.
Top Kauai trails:
The Kukui Trail
This 5-mile (round trip) trail drops 2,000 feet into spectacular Waimea Canyon, and offers the shortest route to the canyon floor. Enjoy a large swimming hole at the bottom. The trail begins off the Iliau Loop Trail.The Kuilau Ridge Trail
This 4.2-mile (round trip) hike offers dramatic views of small waterfalls and a wealth of flora. The trailhead is approximately one mile beyond the University of Hawaii Agricultural Experimental Station on Route 580.The Kalalau Trail
This is the original Hawaiian trail into Kalalau Valley, and offers spectacular views of Na Pali Coast and Kee Beach. It begins at Kee Beach where Highway 56 ends. Two miles inland is Hanakapiai Falls, which cascades 300 feet to a pool below. For experienced hikers.
Some Kauai hiking resources:
For useful insight and practical tips, visit Kauai Hiking, and Sierra Club, Kauai Group.
You can also write to the Hawaii Geographic Society, P.O. Box 1698, Honolulu, HI 96806, and ask for their information packet. The University of Hawaii Press Reference Map of Kauai is available from the Hawaii Geographic Society and at bookstores on Kauai. Maps may also be obtained from the State Division of Forestry, P.O. Box 1671, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766.
Plus, for a full list of Kauai land activity services, visit Kauai Hawaii Vacation Information
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Other Kauai vacation activities and recreations
Fishing in Kauai
Golf in Kauai
Horseback Riding in Kauai
Water Activities in Kauai