7.2km
Total Distance
675m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

From Koke'e Road (Highway 550) above Waimea Canyon on Kaua'i the Kukui Trail drops on switchbacks down the west side of the canyon to the Wiliwili campsite by the Waimea River, and climbs back the same way. The descent is steep, hot and exposed. Do not stay in the canyon bottom in heavy rain, as it can flash flood.

Route Map

Along the trail

Surface
natural ground

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes