Trail | Distance | |
Kukui Trail | 2.5 miles one-way | Trail starts on your right between mile markers 8 and 9 on Kokee Rd (US Route 550). Steep hike to bottom of Waimea Canyon. Trail ends at Wiliwili campsite |
Koaie Canyon Trail | 3 miles one-way | Koaie Canyon Trail starts approximately .5 mile upstream from the bottom of the Kukui Trail. The Hipalau and Lonomea campsites are along this trail. |
Waimea Canyon Trail | 11.5 miles one-way | Starts at the end of Kukui Trail and leads to the town of Waimea. The trail crosses the Waimea River at least 10 times. Some claim locals tube down the river back to town; I don't know if this is possible due to the number of rocks/shallows in the river, but would be interesting in finding out if it is possible to do. |
Suggestions:
- Bring flip flops or other water shoes for all the river crossings on Waimea Canyon Trail. I hiked the entire WCT in my Vibram Five Finger shoes.
- Some campsites are better than others: Wiliwili was trashed and had a lot of garbage scattered around. Hipalau's drop toilet made the entire campsite smell.
- Bring heavy duty bug spray or prepare to be attacked by some of the most vicious mosquitoes ever encountered.
- Don't be surprised to find goat skulls and bones around the campsites; wild boar and goats are hunted in this area.
- Be mindful of stepping on the Cane Toads. They're an invasive species but I'm sure you don't want to have to scrape one off of the bottom of your shoe.
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| Cane Toad I found in-between my feet |
