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Wailua

Chin of the Sleeping Giant – Nounou Trail Shelter loop from Wailua House Lots

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
Kauaʻi County
Kauaʻi County
Wailua

Chin of the Sleeping Giant – Nounou Trail Shelter loop from Wailua House Lots

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2.5

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Chin of the Sleeping Giant – Nounou Trail Shelter loop from Wailua House Lots

04:29

14.4km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nounou Forest Reserve

Wailua River State Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.30 km

Coastal view from Nounou East Trail

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Nice hiking trail with a great view.
Sturdy shoes are recommended.

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2

5.05 km

Rock Window With View of the Pacific Ocean

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Through the rock window you have a beautiful view of the coast and the Pacific 😊

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3

5.09 km

Chin of the Sleeping Giant

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Climb onto the giant’s chin to feel on top of the world. Be very careful though, steep cliffs on all sides of the rock.

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4

5.17 km

Great hike, gorgeous views, not for the faint of heart, wear good hiking boots with traction!

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5

5.42 km

Nounou Trail Shelter

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Rest area shortly before the final climb.

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5.81 km

Aloha bench

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A little rest from the climb

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7

10.2 km

Opaeka'a Falls

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This ca. 50m high waterfall is located north of Lihue. You can stop at a parking lot and walk up to an observation point.

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10.8 km

Viewpoint - Wailua River

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On this river you can go by boat to the famous Fern Grotto.

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.15 km

3.55 km

2.92 km

1.53 km

829 m

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

2.94 km

2.89 km

660 m

646 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

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