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

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United States
Kauaʻi County
Kauaʻi County
Wailua

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

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Chin of the Sleeping Giant – Nounou Trail Shelter loop from Wailua House Lots
Last updated: August 8, 2025 05:45

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14.4km

360m

360m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

111 m in total

Waypoints

Coconut Marketplace

Bus stop
3.31 km

View of the Coast from Nounou East Trail

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 15 hikers

5.07 km

Chin of the Sleeping Giant

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 38 out of 39 hikers

5.15 km

Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain) Summit View

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 47 hikers

5.40 km

Nounou Trail Shelter

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 35 hikers

5.79 km

Aloha bench

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 14 hikers

10.2 km

Opaeka'a Falls

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 6 hikers

10.7 km

Poliahu Heiau – Temple Dedicated to Kū

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 3 out of 4 hikers

10.8 km

Viewpoint - Wailua River

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 5 hikers

14.4 km

Coconut Marketplace

Bus stop

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Way types & surfaces

Mountain Hiking Path:

<3.28 km

Hiking Path:

4.62 km

Path:

5.51 km

Road:

2.16 km

Natural:

895 m

Unpaved:

1.20 km

Paved:

3.18 km

Asphalt:

6.77 km

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Highest Point:

250 m

Lowest Point:

10 m

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