Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

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Kōkeʻe State Park

Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve

Hono O Nā Pali Natural Area Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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152 m

Pu'u O Kila Lookout

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At the end of the road there is a great view of the coast.

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206 m

View to Wai'ale'ale

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The mountain in the center of Kauai, which is often in the fog, has the highest precipitation on the entire planet at over 11m per year.

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247 m

View of Nā Pali Coast

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1.25 km

Pihea Trail

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Be sure to take sturdy shoes. It is very greasy, slippery and wet. You have to hold on to roots and pull yourself up, lower branches etc.

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1.96 km

View of Kalalau Valley from Pihea

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1.96 km

Pihea Summit Benchmark, Hono O Nā Pali Natural Area Reserve

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The views from the very top of Pihea mountain are limited. However, just a few meters below is a great view of the canyon.

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3.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

288 m

132 m

Surfaces

3.40 km

399 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (1,190 m)

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Sunday 19 April

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Pu'u O Kila Lookout – Pihea Trail loop from Puʻuokila

Pu'u O Kila Lookout

View to Wai'ale'ale

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Pihea Trail

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