カウアイ郡の滝・トップ12

Agree with previous commenter. This is super inaccurately described as “suitable for all fitness levels”. You are scaling fallen trees, rocks, using all four limbs, and constantly looking for the trail, which is often only obvious because it’s the only passable way up the mountain. I still had a great time on this hike but it was one of the harder hikes I’ve done in while.

If you were disappointed by not getting to see Waipo'o Falls head-on, this much smaller waterfall is a nice consolation prize. It's just a short distance from the main waterfall. Watch your footing in bad weather; this trail can get slippery, fast.

Hikers are sometimes surprised to see the trail ends at the top of 800-foot Waipo'o Falls, as opposed to approaching it head-on for the best views. It's still a breathtaking view, though. Take care if you try to get near the edge, as that's quite a drop. Coming early increases your odds of having clear skies, and (somewhat) avoiding the crowds on this popular trail.

very nice place to relax

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.

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.

The Kilauea Stone Dam is part of the Wai Koa Plantation and dams the Kahiliholo Stream. The historic dam was built in 1881 to water the sugar plantations in the area. Nowadays, you will find some benches, a Buddha statue and a beautiful grassy area near the dam, what makes it the perfect spot to relax and ground yourself.

Upper Hoʻopiʻi Falls are the first falls along Hoʻopiʻi Falls Trail. The water falls into a little pool, where you can go for a little swim and cool down. Please be aware, that the path to the main falls in the eastern direction is on private property and behave accordingly if you wish to continue.