Kauaʻi County trails

Starting at Kēʻē Beach in Hāʻena State Park, this out-and-back hike follows the Kalalau Trail above the Pacific, leaving the coastal edge of the park to reveal the first broad views of the Nā Pali Coast, with ocean, reef, sea cliffs, and tropical vegetation appearing in succession along the way. The…

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 3,871 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,342 ft

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: 3,655 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,309 ft

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: 1,388 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,140 ft

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: 3,166 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,098 ft

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: 9,938 ft • Maximum elevation: 735 ft

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: 200 ft • Maximum elevation: 46 ft

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: 1,939 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,094 ft

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: 1,296 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,079 ft

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: 210 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,780 ft

Distance: 3.8 mi • Elevation gain: 171 ft • Maximum elevation: 33 ft

Distance: 2.6 mi • Elevation gain: 623 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,266 ft

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 141 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,049 ft