Kauaʻi County trails

The hike to Hanakapi'ai Falls is a challenging yet rewarding adventure along Kaua'i’s Nā Pali Coast. Starting from Ke’e Beach, the trail offers a mix of sweeping ocean views and dramatic cliffs, leading you through dense vegetation, bamboo groves, and occasional stream crossings. As you get closer to the…

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,114 m • Maximum elevation: 399 m

Hike from Ke'e Beach to Hanakapi'ai Falls via Kakalau Trail, Hanakapi'ai Beach and Hanakapi'ai Trail in the Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park. #Hiking #Falls #Nature #Forest #River #Coast #Beach #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Island #Mountain #Volcano #Hawaii #Wilderness #Park

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,180 m • Maximum elevation: 409 m

Hike from Ka'ilio Point to Hoolea Falls via Kalalau Trail, Ha'ena State Park, Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park, The Gate, Hono o Na Pali Natural Area Reserve and Kalalau Beach. #Hiking #Coast #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Nature #Beach #Forest #Mountain #Volcano #Island #Hawaii

Distance: 19.0 mi • Elevation gain: 3,029 m • Maximum elevation: 224 m

Hike to Lolo Vista via Nu'alolo Trail in the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve and the Ku'ia Natural Area Reserve on the Kaua'i island. #Hiking #Nature #Mountain #Volcano #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Forest #Island #Hawaii

Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 64 m • Maximum elevation: 1,152 m

Hike from Pu'u O Kila Lookout to Koke'e Campground via Pihea Trail, Kawaikoi, camp 10 Road, Alaka'i Picnic Area, Mohihi Road, Pu'u Ka'ohelo-Berry Flat Trail, Water Tank Trail and Pau Kaohela in the Koke'e State Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Volcano #Nature #Forest #Park #Hawaii

Distance: 8.9 mi • Elevation gain: 423 m • Maximum elevation: 1,262 m

Loop hike to Lolo Vista and Nu'alolo Cliffs via Nu'alolo Trail, Nu'alolo Cliffs Trail, Awa'awapuhi Trail and Koke'e Road in the Koke'e State Park, Ku'ia Natural Area Reserve and Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Volcano #Nature #Forest #Cliffs #Ocean #Sea #Pacific #Island #Hawaii #Island

Distance: 11.7 mi • Elevation gain: 965 m • Maximum elevation: 1,249 m

Hike on Awa'awapuhi Trail in the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve. #Hiking #Mountain #Volcano #Forest #Nature #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Hawaii #Island

Distance: 6.3 mi • Elevation gain: 591 m • Maximum elevation: 1,248 m

Hike along the Pacific coast from Nukolii Beach Park to Wailua River State Park via Kauai Beach and Lydgate Beach on the Kaua'i Island. #Hiking #Beach #Coast #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Island #Nature #Forest #Park #Hawaii

Distance: 5.1 mi • Elevation gain: 61 m • Maximum elevation: 14 m

Hike to Sleeping Giant in the Nounou Forest Reserve on Kauai Island. #Hiking #Nature #Forest #Mountain #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Island #Hawaii

Distance: 3.8 mi • Elevation gain: 395 m • Maximum elevation: 329 m

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 43 m • Maximum elevation: 1,234 m

Distance: 2.6 mi • Elevation gain: 190 m • Maximum elevation: 386 m