Waimea Canyon Trail

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(475) · Hiking area in Waimea, United States
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Located at 779 Kokee Road in Waimea, Hawaii, the Waimea Canyon Trail is a popular tourist attraction and park offering stunning views of the deep …

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Nov 26, 2024
First of all - you need to know that this is listed as a "moderate" trail but you will be doing some decent uphill climbs. The trail head sign says 1.8 miles and 2-3 hours. We are experienced hik… Full review by richa293
Nov 23, 2024
My husband and I just did this trail earlier today — we are two Floridians used to FLAT ground, and I’m less active than my husband, but I survived! We started at the Kōkeʻe State Park entrance, just… Full review by VanessaM814
Nov 13, 2024
A hotel concierge told us to look for MM 14 and then take our SUV down the road to where the trailhead starts. It is a very long walk if you do not. Most people parked up at the top of the street on … Full review by 262StephanieP

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my family of 4 including a 16 and 13 yr old are driving to Waimea Canyon-I would love some recommendations on …
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my family of 4 including a 16 and 13 yr old are driving to Waimea Canyon-I would love some recommendations on the best way to see the area, best hikes, etc for a day trip
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Canyon Trail is excellent; lots of great views and you go as long as you like.
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Hello! I was reading your post on the Canyon Trail. I will not have 4WD so is it ok to park at Hinahina lookout and walk …
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Hello! I was reading your post on the Canyon Trail. I will not have 4WD so is it ok to park at Hinahina lookout and walk to the trail via new spur trail? What time do you recommend getting to the look out to park? Thank you
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Hello! I am not familiar with the new spur trail so I would recommend you read up on it. From all of our three weeks in Kauai, we found that the earlier we arrived, the better our …
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Hello! I am not familiar with the new spur trail so I would recommend you read up on it. From all of our three weeks in Kauai, we found that the earlier we arrived, the better our chances were of finding parking. Even when some travel books recommended arriving by 8:00 am, we were disappointed and learned that earlier was better and to avoid the popular places over the week end whenever possible. Enjoy!
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Answer by LUchicago · Dec 5, 2017
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Where do we park to hike the trail? Thank you
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Just past mile marker 14. There is some parking right off the highway on both sides of the road, especially if you have a rental car do not go down the road. It's a dirt road, …
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Just past mile marker 14. There is some parking right off the highway on both sides of the road, especially if you have a rental car do not go down the road. It's a dirt road, Halemanu Drive, that starts the hike off. Only four wheel drives/non rentals should go on the rocky, pot hole filed road. The first part (1 mile-ish) of the hike is essentially the road, then you get to the trail.
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Hi, Can my 6 1/2 year old son do the trail?
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I've seen kids up there, it's not hard, slippery in some places.
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