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West Kauai Region
Location: West Kauai
Just past mile marker 22 on Highway 520 is the old Russian Fort Elisabeth which dates back to 1816. It was built by George Scheffer, an unscrupulous man who was employed by a Russian company. He built the fort as part of a misguided plan to help King Kaumauli‘i reclaim full power of the island from the reigning King Kamehameha.
Just past mile marker 22 on Highway 520 is the old Russian Fort Elisabeth which dates back to 1816. It was built by George Scheffer, an unscrupulous man who was employed by a Russian company. He built the fort as part of a misguided plan to help King Kaumauli‘i reclaim full power of the island from the reigning King Kamehameha.
Location: West Kauai
One of the most popular family hikes, these ridge-top trails provide great views of Waimea Canyon. Most hikers only go as far as Waipo’o Falls along the Canyon Trail; others only take the short walk to the end of the Cliff Trail.
Heading north on Hwy 550 to just beyond the 14 mile marker (there is a 'Koke`e State Park' entrance sign) You should see Halemanu road splitting off the paved road to the right. The best place to park is on the makai (left) side of Highway 550, directly opposite Halemanu Road.
The walk down Halemanu Road to the beginning of the trail(s) is 0.8 mile, with a right hand turn when you reach the top of the hill at 0.6 miles. At the trails junction (with the signs) Cliff Trail is to the right and is 0.4 mile round trip. Canyon Trail forks downhill to the left and is 0.8 mile to the location above Waipo’o Falls. Please note that you CANNOT see the falls since you are actually above them (most folks do not realize then when they start the hike). There is a small pool surrounded by yellow ginger upstream from the main (hidden) falls. The trail includes a climb of several hundred feet in elevation, and steep drop offs along the Canyon rim. Round trip from Hwy 550 to Waipo’o Falls is 3.6 miles.
One of the most popular family hikes, these ridge-top trails provide great views of Waimea Canyon. Most hikers only go as far as Waipo’o Falls along the Canyon Trail; others only take the short walk to the end of the Cliff Trail.
Heading north on Hwy 550 to just beyond the 14 mile marker (there is a 'Koke`e State Park' entrance sign) You should see Halemanu road splitting off the paved road to the right. The best place to park is on the makai (left) side of Highway 550, directly opposite Halemanu Road.
The walk down Halemanu Road to the beginning of the trail(s) is 0.8 mile, with a right hand turn when you reach the top of the hill at 0.6 miles. At the trails junction (with the signs) Cliff Trail is to the right and is 0.4 mile round trip. Canyon Trail forks downhill to the left and is 0.8 mile to the location above Waipo’o Falls. Please note that you CANNOT see the falls since you are actually above them (most folks do not realize then when they start the hike). There is a small pool surrounded by yellow ginger upstream from the main (hidden) falls. The trail includes a climb of several hundred feet in elevation, and steep drop offs along the Canyon rim. Round trip from Hwy 550 to Waipo’o Falls is 3.6 miles.
Location: West Kauai
Pu`u Hinahina Lookout provides one of the most dramatic ways to view Waimea Canyon. The canyon is ten miles long, a mile wide, and more than 3,500 feet deep. While smaller than the Grand Canyon in Arizona, it is truly a spectacular sight and one of the major natural attractions of the Garden Isle. From this lookout you can see all the way down to the Pacific Ocean from atop the Canyon walls. Additionally this location provides you the opportunity to get a clear view of the forbidden island of Ni'ihau offshore 17 miles away. Facilities are available at this location.
The Puu Hinahina Lookout is at mile marker 13, just over three miles past the Waimea Canyon Lookout. A "new spur trail" also now connects this lookout to the Canyon and Cliff trails. It's a bit steep, but is a noteworthy connection to the two trails atop the Canyon.
Pu`u Hinahina Lookout provides one of the most dramatic ways to view Waimea Canyon. The canyon is ten miles long, a mile wide, and more than 3,500 feet deep. While smaller than the Grand Canyon in Arizona, it is truly a spectacular sight and one of the major natural attractions of the Garden Isle. From this lookout you can see all the way down to the Pacific Ocean from atop the Canyon walls. Additionally this location provides you the opportunity to get a clear view of the forbidden island of Ni'ihau offshore 17 miles away. Facilities are available at this location.
The Puu Hinahina Lookout is at mile marker 13, just over three miles past the Waimea Canyon Lookout. A "new spur trail" also now connects this lookout to the Canyon and Cliff trails. It's a bit steep, but is a noteworthy connection to the two trails atop the Canyon.
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