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Spectacular views of the Waimea Canyon from the rim.


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2.7

Miles

4.3

KM

Point to Point

3,780' 1,152 m

High

3,062' 933 m

Low

768' 234 m

Up

500' 152 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

34%

Max Grade (19°)

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildlife

Description

The Canyon Trail winds along the canyon rim. I stopped at a picnic bench for a great view and snacks. This bench unexpectedly appears and must have been helicoptered in. Its a great place for pictures and quiet reflection.

Past the bench you'll see Waipo'o Falls and then likely more people hiking form Puu Hinahina lookout to go to the falls. The water flow from Kokee stream can change and with it the gushing of the 800 foot falls and the more challenging crossing of the stream. Once across the stream, it's a slippery climb to the junction of the Halemanu-Kokee Trail.

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Shared By:

Steve Jackson with improvements by Amnon Feiner

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Photos

Panoramic view of Waimea Canyon all the way to the ocean.
Jan 20, 2016 near Waimea, HI
Waipoo waterfalls Waimea Canyon Park Kauai, Hawaii
Apr 10, 2019 near Waimea, HI
Kokee creek as it spills over and becomes Waipo'o falls.
Jan 20, 2016 near Waimea, HI
Fine view from the Canyon Trail into Waimea Canyon.
Jan 20, 2016 near Waimea, HI
Waipo'o Falls on Canyon Trail in Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI.
Jul 24, 2019 near Waimea, HI
Waipo'o Falls, Waimea Canyon, Waimea - 800 foot falls!
Jan 21, 2016 near Waimea, HI
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Jun 22, 2024
Amnon Feiner
Nice trail when dry, wear good grip shoes 3.5mi — 2h 15m
Jul 21, 2023
Ted Kaufmann
Jan 8, 2023
Rose Hinson
15mi day
Jun 3, 2022
Devin Radel
Apr 16, 2022
Amber Valentine
Great hike lots of up and down roots, rocks, small switch backs beautiful throughout amazing view at ridge. Aggressive 2.8mi
Nov 22, 2021
Casey Chu
Oct 19, 2021
Phil Carney
Great hike in Waimea - reward is an incredible hike across the nose of a ridge and to a waterfall. 2.7mi — 3h 00m
Aug 13, 2021
Chris Sarot
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