How long is the Kukui trail Kauai?
2.5 miles
Kukui Trail
| Trail Length | 2.5 miles (one way) |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Difficult |
| Terrain | None |
| Elevation Gain | 2,240 ft |
| Park Name | Waimea Canyon State Park |
Can you hike to Puu Kukui?
View of a small waterfall in Seven Pools, Haleakala National Park, Maui. It’s called the most exclusive hike in Hawaii. The preserve’s narrow boardwalk, 1.5 miles long, winds along the West Maui ridgetop up to Pu’u Kukui. Walking it for a day will cost you $500 (including a helicopter ride to and from the ridge).
How long does it take to hike Kuilau Ridge trail?
2 to 3 hours
Off in the east you can see the ocean. The Kuilau Trail ends when you encounter a small wooden bridge. The entire hike should take you 2 to 3 hours.
Do you need a permit to hike Waimea Canyon?
LIHU’E — Starting next week, non-Hawai’i resident visitors to Waimea Canyon State Park and Koke’e State Park will be required to purchase both entrance and parking permits. A non-Hawai’i resident vehicle fee runs $10, and a commercial vehicle with up to seven people will cost $25 for parking.
Can you hike to the bottom of Waimea Canyon?
Experienced hikers are strongly encouraged to try this steep hike, which can be accessed between mile markers 8 and 9 off of Koke’e Road. Hikers will travel 5 miles round trip on this trail, journeying down to the bottom of Waimea Canyon to the Wiliwili campsite at the canyon floor.
Where is the kukui trail on Kauai?
Route: The Kukui Trail starrts along Highway 550, about 0.75 miles beyond the 8-Mile Marker. Kukui Trail is a scenic trail down the west side of Waimea Canyon.
Where is the iliau loop trail on Kauai?
Located at the start of the Kukui Trail, Iliau Loop Trail is a roadside, 15-minute, easy, quarter-mile nature walk with placards identifying plants, including the iliau, which blooms in the late spring to early summer. There are views of the Waimea and Waialae Canyons, and there is a small covered shelter. Moderate trail.
Is there a hike into Waimea Canyon Kauai?
This hike will take you into the Waimea Canyon. The trail is used by hunters and horses and can be loose. As you follow the Kukui Trail into Waimea Canyon, along the first mile you will be treated to two amazing opportunities for photos, each with a bench to rest your feet.
Which is the best waterfall to hike on Kauai?
Waialae Falls is the dominant waterfall that cascades to the valley floor. Don’t let the 5 miles fool you, steep ascend can be exhausting along with the sunny and hot conditions. Keep hydrated and don’t wander off the trail, the forested area can become disorienting.