How do I get to Waipoo Falls?

How long does it take to hike Alakai Swamp Trail?

approx 3 hrs.
Alakai Swamp Trail

How long is Pihea trail?

3.8 miles
Pihea Trail

How do I get to Waipoo Falls?

To access the Canyon trail or Waipoo falls trail-head, drive up Highway 550 northward into Kokee state park. Continue after the Waimea Canyon lookout for a little over 4 miles and keep looking for a dirt road towards the right that leads down to the Waimea Canyon, past mile marker 14.

How to get to Alakai Swamp trail?

The first way is by taking the Pihea Trail, which begins at the Pu’u o Kila overlook at the end of Highway 550. Yes, you will have reached the end of the road on Kauai. Pihea Trail intersects with the Alaka’i Swamp Trail and the Kawaikoi Stream Trail after two miles.

Can you hike Kawaikini?

To be sure, it remains a very rough, rugged, and difficult hike of 23 miles round-trip, and the rainy climate can cause issues with stream crossings and deep mud. But a dry-weather climb by hikers with a 4×4 for trailhead access can be a relatively easy two-day backpack trip.

How do you get to hoopii Falls?

Directions to Hoopii Falls: From Highway 56 in Kapaa, turn onto Kawaihau Road near mile marker 9 (just past the north end of the Kapaa Bypass). Follow Kawaihau Road a little over 2 miles and turn right onto Kapahi Road. In about 1500 feet, look for a trailhead immediately past the last house on the left.

Can you swim in Waipoo Falls?

WAIPOO FALLS (WAIPO’O FALLS) Even though you can’t swim at the bottom of the towering 700ft waterfall deep in the heart of Waimea Canyon (also called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific), you definitely CAN swim in one of the two smaller waterfalls on the same Koke’e Stream further upstream.

How long does Waipoo falls take?

Discover this 3.00 mile, out and back trail near Waimea, Hawaii. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, trail running, and walking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring.

What does Alaka I mean?

Alaka’i is the Hawaiian word for leader or guide. A true alaka’i leads by example, living the very principles they teach.

Is Kawaikini a volcano?

Kawaikini is the highest point on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai and in Kauai County and measures 5,243 feet (1,598 m) in elevation….

How do I get to Kawaikini peak?

The ancient Hawaiians were able to reach summit by climbing a ridge from the northeast, but the most realistic approach is to slog through the Alakai Swamp, starting on existing trails of Kokee State Park.