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Central Kauai Region
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Location: Central Kauai
The Blue Hole is at the base of Wai'ale'ale, which is known as the wettest spot on earth. The 'Blue Hole' is not a physical hole per se, but a rather large pool fed by two streams and a waterfall. Locals refer to this location as the Wailua river headwaters; it's where you see the springs coming down the wall. The 'Blue Hole' rests just outside the cylindrical cavity of what was once a much larger and taller volcano - one that possibly dwarfed the biggest volcanoes on the Big Island today. This beautiful "weeping wall" (as some call it) glistening with waterfalls is what remains - not too bad if we may say so ourselves.
At the end of Highway 580, Kuamo‘o Road will end abruptly at a spillway. We believe for most travelers this is where you should park and begin your hike. The drive beyond the paved highway is very rough, bumpy, often muddy, and dangerous in spots (especially when crossing streams).
The Blue Hole is at the base of Wai'ale'ale, which is known as the wettest spot on earth. The 'Blue Hole' is not a physical hole per se, but a rather large pool fed by two streams and a waterfall. Locals refer to this location as the Wailua river headwaters; it's where you see the springs coming down the wall. The 'Blue Hole' rests just outside the cylindrical cavity of what was once a much larger and taller volcano - one that possibly dwarfed the biggest volcanoes on the Big Island today. This beautiful "weeping wall" (as some call it) glistening with waterfalls is what remains - not too bad if we may say so ourselves.
At the end of Highway 580, Kuamo‘o Road will end abruptly at a spillway. We believe for most travelers this is where you should park and begin your hike. The drive beyond the paved highway is very rough, bumpy, often muddy, and dangerous in spots (especially when crossing streams).
Location: Central Kauai
This old road turned trail gently guides you up 760 feet to a glorious view of the Makaleha Mountains. At the beginning of the path you'll catch glimpses of Kawaikini and Mt. Waialeale, the wettest place on earth, to the west. The Makaleha Mountains are to the north. Even though your view for the first part of the trail is blocked by the ridge, you are treated to a smorgasbord of native and non-native plants from guava to the hala tree.
This old road turned trail gently guides you up 760 feet to a glorious view of the Makaleha Mountains. At the beginning of the path you'll catch glimpses of Kawaikini and Mt. Waialeale, the wettest place on earth, to the west. The Makaleha Mountains are to the north. Even though your view for the first part of the trail is blocked by the ridge, you are treated to a smorgasbord of native and non-native plants from guava to the hala tree.
Location: Central Kauai
Keahua Forestry Arboretum offers a variety of plant life from monkeypod and eucalyptus trees to exotic mango. The park has several picnic pavilions to relax on and fresh swimming pools and streams to cool off on a hot day. Several of the island's popular hikes like the Kuilau and Powerline trails begin here. You may also catch a glimpse of Mt. Wai'ale'ale if it is not wearing its customary robe of clouds.
Keahua Forestry Arboretum offers a variety of plant life from monkeypod and eucalyptus trees to exotic mango. The park has several picnic pavilions to relax on and fresh swimming pools and streams to cool off on a hot day. Several of the island's popular hikes like the Kuilau and Powerline trails begin here. You may also catch a glimpse of Mt. Wai'ale'ale if it is not wearing its customary robe of clouds.
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