This is one of the lookout points of Waimea Canyon, it has a privileged view of Waipo`o Falls through a narrow gorge. Highway 550 has many lookout points that are just a small pullout from the road, riding the bike through the road will easily provide the opportunity to stop whenever you want to admire the beauty of the landscape.

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November 2, 2023

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Puʻu Ka Pele lookout is a small pullout 13 miles northbound on Highway 550. Visitors can enjoy a different vantage point in Waimea Canyon, which peers into a narrow gorge. This viewpoint is also the closest view of Waipoʻo Falls from the highway. Waipoʻo Falls are still far away but visible with no fog or clouds. If the rider has the opportunity to pack a small pair of binoculars on this ride, they will reap the benefits from many viewpoints, including this one.

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Location: Kauaʻi County, United States

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