Knudsen Gap

Knudsen Gap

Located within the East Region on Kauai

09-27-2022

John C. Derrick

Founder & certified Hawaii travel expert with 20+ years of experience in Hawaii tourism.

Wedged between two mountains, the Knudsen Gap was a scary place indeed in the 1800s. This trip through the narrow passage was a dangerous one as robbers could easily ambush a traveler. The construction of the main island road decreased crime in the gap. Today you are only likely to be ambushed by beauty. You can see the pass on Highway 50 from Lawa'i to Lihu'e between mile markers 8 and 9.

342x150 Beach Chair

Geolocation Data

Geographic Coordinates

Latitude: 21.94146974
Longitude: -159.4703254

Open in Google Maps

Recommended Tours Nearby

2025 Kauai
Visitor Guides

Visiting Kauai soon?

View Free Guide

~ Detailed maps, insider tips, hotel recommendations, tour & activity suggestions, local dining, and more! ~

Affiliate Disclosure: We may earn commissions from some travel partners (like Amazon or Expedia) which helps us maintain this site. These links are at no extra cost to you and don't impact our honest & unbiased recommendations. Remove all the ads →

Free Kauai Visitor Guides »+ Download Our 2025 Kauai Guidesheet!