Okolehao Trail
The north shore of Kauai has fewer trails than other parts of the island, although it does have the Kalalau Trail, one of the top destination hikes in the world. There are a few beach hikes or scrambles down to … Continue reading →
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On the Alakai’i Swamp Trail
The Alakai’i Swamp Trail starts at the end of the road. On the island of Kauai the roads end at either end of the Na Pali Coast and one road runs up onto the central mountain, climbing the west side … Continue reading →
Hanakapi’ai Trail
On many Top 10 Trails in the world, the Kalalau Trail on Kauai draws hikers from all over the world. The trail starts at the end of the road at Ke’e Beach on the North Shore and climbs across the … Continue reading →
Maha’ulepu Trail
The Maha’ulepu Trail starts at Shipwreck Beach in Poipu on Kauai. The trail climbs to the top of the sea bluffs looking over Keoneloa Bay. The bluffs are mostly lithified sand dunes – calcite cementation of wind-blown carbonate and … Continue reading →
Kuilau Ridge Hike
Kauai has good hiking routes all over the island. When we venture from Wailua-Kapa’a up into the highlands, we approach the Wai’aleale Crater, under the wettest spot on the planet. After a rainfall, numerous waterfalls run down the crater to … Continue reading →
Secret Beach
Secret Beach on Kauai is only a secret to visitors. Locals know this wonderful beach (also called Kauapea Beach) on the northeast corner of the island. We like this beach for a number of reasons: we have to hike down … Continue reading →