The Famous Kauai Trails Nature at Its Best

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Going on feet never seemed more exhilarating, fun and enjoyable with the several Kauai trails. You get to enjoy scenic tropical views like uncharted rain forests, waterfalls, secret caves, oceanfront cliffs, beaches, canyons and valleys. Many tourists all over the globe flock to experience the pacific paradise and get a feel of the 97% uninhabited conserved natural treasures of the oldest island in Hawaii.

The Great Hikes

The Kauai Kalalau Trail Na Pali Coastline is one of the ultimate hikes in the island which takes about 2 days to finish. The trail starts at the end of the road at Kee Beach.

The first 25 minutes of the trail is fairly muddy, steep and rocky although you get to see a great view of Kee Beach. Views of the coastline will come and go as you continue on the trail. Hanakapiai Beach is just 2 miles from the starting point but you get to go through streams, boulders, caves and cliffs along the way.

You may choose to stop at Hanakapiai Beach. If you go 2 more miles inland, you get to see the 300-foot majestic waterfall where you can enjoy a quick dip. It takes about 8 hours back and forth if you pick Hanakapiai Falls as your destination spot.

For families and beginners, the Kauai Kuilau Ridge Trail is good. The first mile has an asphalt base path which slowly rises to a picnic area on top of a valley. There is a wooden bridge that leads to the end of the trail as well as the starting point of Moalepe Trail.

Kauai Kukui Trail is more challenging which winds down 2000 feet into the Waimea Canyon floor. You get to see a lot of unique landscapes and views in the first 1.5 miles such as dramatic canyon formations, mountain goats and plants.

Expect the trails to be slippery during dry days and make sure you have enough energy since you still need to hike back up. The end of the trail is at the Wiliwili campsite and Waimea River.

Beautiful Isolated Walks

Kauai Nounou West Trail is located about a mile from Opaekaa Falls. Some magnificent views include Wailua River, Mt. Waialeale and the ocean.

Kuamoo Trail is another fairly easy isolated route that starts half a mile past Opaekaa Falls. The first mile features a few Hawaiian homes and green canopies. You also get to see a wooden bridge and the river feeding Opaekaa Falls.

Total Kauan trail is about 2 miles long with lots of ferns, vegetation and mud. The destination is in a pine tree grove at the intersection of the Nounou West Trail.

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