Waimea Canyon Drive includes the famous Waimea Canyon, which is sometimes referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The drive up Waimea Canyon Drive is scenic and includes sweeping views of the island as it climbs. The whole road is paved, and there are many stopping points for photo opportunities. Across its 14-mile stretch, visitors can see cliffsides, waterfalls, and other natural features.

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#1.

Kokee Road and Waimea Canyon Road loop

29.0km

01:45

730m

This moderate 18.0 miles (29.0 km) road cycling loop offers stunning views of Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park.

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#2.

Waimea to Waimea Canyon Lookout

35.5km

02:14

1,010m

Cycle 22.1 miles to Waimea Canyon Lookout on Kauai, gaining 3325 feet for dramatic views of the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific."

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Pu'u O Kila Lookout – Kalalau Lookout loop from Hanapepe

93.0km

05:07

1,790m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 3.60 km

Uphill 280 m

Weather

Thursday 9 April

23°C

18°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Location: Waimea, Kauaʻi County, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Waimea Canyon Viewpoint

Picnic Table View of Waimea Canyon

Top of Waipoʻo Falls

Hanakapi'ai Falls

Puʻu Ka Pele Lookout

View of the Nā Pali Coast from the Kalalau Trail

View to Wai'ale'ale

View of Waimea Canyon from Kukui Trail

Waimea Canyon State Park

Waimea River at the Canyon Floor

View of Waimea Canyon from the Kukui Trail

Kukui Trail

Waimea Canyon Drive

#1.

Kokee Road and Waimea Canyon Road loop

#2.

Waimea to Waimea Canyon Lookout

#3.

Pu'u O Kila Lookout – Kalalau Lookout loop from Hanapepe

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