It's an easy hike with some good views and strolls through trees and jungle. It's a good taste of the scenery. Trail is well marked and safe. The gem is if you walk along the river at the trailhead…Full review by Rob B
Oct 10, 2024
The trail was very nice with great views. It was a very easy hike and there were just a few muddy areas. All in all a easy and quick hike.Full review by J G
Apr 27, 2024
Great hike with great views of the mountains and valleys. Park at the bottom by the bridge and backtrack up the road to the gate. Go through the gate and follow the trail a short way to the trailhead…Full review by sitzmark60
Would this trail be safe to carry a 1 year old in our backpack? Thanks!
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Yes. I think the only trouble would be the very beginning of the trail because they are longer steps to get up hill. Once up hill you should be fine. Don't do this in the rain.
We will be in this area June 10-15. We planned to hike this trail the last time we were in Kauai, but when we got ready to start the hike it seemed to be cloud covered. Are there certain times of the day that tend to be more clear?
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I wouldn’t hike it in the rain because many/ most of the hiking areas are subject to flash flooding. I found it best to always have a Plan B just in case. You can usually find sun …
I wouldn’t hike it in the rain because many/ most of the hiking areas are subject to flash flooding. I found it best to always have a Plan B just in case. You can usually find sun somewhere in Kauai on any given day, you just have to drive to get to it - or wait a couple of hours. Sorry I can’t give a more definitive answer. Enjoy your vacation!!
Do we need to wear hiking shoes/boots on this hike or are tennis shoes or something like Teva sandals adequate?
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On this and many Kauai hikes, I've worn about every foot covering available from Five Finger Vibrams to Tevas to sneakers to hiking shoes. They all worked well for me. …
On this and many Kauai hikes, I've worn about every foot covering available from Five Finger Vibrams to Tevas to sneakers to hiking shoes. They all worked well for me. The deciding factor is -- how muddy will the trail be? Tevas and light sneakers can get sucked off your feet in the sloppy mud. If your feet are accustomed to Vibrams, they provide a natural "barefoot" experience with minimal weight and distraction. Sturdy sneakers and light hiking boots probably fit the majority of Kauai hikers. Whatever you wear, they will get dirty. The good news is -- there is an ankle-deep stream just down the road. Perfect for washing that dirt right out of your shoes! Great trail! Don't miss it!
I want to try this hike... so do you have the address of the parking at the trail head, or is it obvious at the end of Kuamoo Road? Thanks.
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It's obvious. You will continue past Wailua Homesteads on the right toward the end of the road. At the bottom of a hill there will be 4 or 5 spaces and a "red" metal gate on the right. …
It's obvious. You will continue past Wailua Homesteads on the right toward the end of the road. At the bottom of a hill there will be 4 or 5 spaces and a "red" metal gate on the right. There is also a sign indicating the trail head. If there is parking there...excellent. If not, continue a few hundred feet and there is more parking on the left. If nothing there, continue through the stream that goes over the road and there is more parking across the water. Judge the stream for your self, as you will have to walk across it after parking the vehicle. If there has been a lot of rain, you might not want to do that as the current might be too swift. There usually is parking after the trailhead...do it during the week, as the weekend usually is busy at the Arboretum and parking might be full there. Have fun.
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