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

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Kauaʻi County

Wailua

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

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3.0

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

04:29

14.5km

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 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

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

After 3.31 km for 13 m

After 5.03 km for 107 m

After 5.28 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.32 km

Coastal view from Nounou East Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5.07 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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5.10 km

Chin of the Sleeping Giant

Highlight • Summit

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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5.19 km

Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain) Summit View

Highlight • Summit

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

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5.43 km

Nounou Trail Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Rest area shortly before the final climb.

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5.83 km

Aloha bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

A little rest from the climb

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10.3 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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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

3.56 km

2.92 km

1.49 km

909 m

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.65 km

2.93 km

2.90 km

668 m

661 m

442 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 13 November

27°C

23°C

25 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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

Coastal view from Nounou East Trail

Rock Window With View of the Pacific Ocean

Chin of the Sleeping Giant

Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain) Summit View

Nounou Trail Shelter

Aloha bench

Opaeka'a Falls

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