The Nounou Mountain Trail is one of the most popular hikes on the beautiful island of Kauai in Hawaii. However, you may have also heard about the other name this trail goes by. This ridge formation resembles a ginormous human body laying flat on it’s back. Hence the popular trail is known as the ‘Sleeping …
From the viewpoint the waterfall is spectacular but the Wailua Falls hike allows you to follow the trail down to the bottom pool and enjoy the raw power of this waterfall from up close. The Wailua Falls hike is only a short trek down a slope, which is often quite slippery and muddy. Despite the short …
Kauai is hiking heaven. From the ridges of the Na Pali coast to the muddy trails that lead you to monstrous waterfalls this island has it all. The great part about the hikes on Kauai is that you don’t need to be an athlete to enjoy the trails. If you are a keen hiker but …
It had been my dream for over 4 years to visit Kauai. I lived on Oahu for two years and never had the chance to hop over to Kauai. This time I was not only heading over from Oahu but I was so stoked to have booked a doors-off helicopter tour of Kauai. I don’t …
The Okolehao Trail is on the north shore of Kauai near the town of Hanalei. It’s a 5-mile hike that I’ll never forget. That’s because it isn’t signposted very well and I ended up hiking much, much farther than the end of the trail. This article will tell you what to expect and how to …
Opaekaa Falls is one of the most popular spots for tourists to visit when they come to Kauai. However, most tourists just stop in the parking lot and watch the falls from a distance. It’s possible to trek down to the bottom and swim in the pool below the falls along a trail, although it …
The Nualolo Cliff Trail on Kauai takes you from 3800ft to 2200ft, but rewards you with epic views of Nualolo Valley and the Na Pali Coast. The 3.8-mile (7.6 mile return) track is a half-day adventure in the Koke’e State Park. I hiked all over Kauai for over a month and documented all of my …
Kauai is hiking paradise. There is no doubt about that. The Na Pali coast has some of the most epic ridges and drop-offs in the world. There are countless epic waterfall hikes and then there is the magical Kalalau Trail along the coast. I spent a month on the island of Kauai exploring different trails …
Makaleha Falls Hike is the jungle waterfall adventure, which will leave you covered in mud but not with no regrets. The 2.6 mile out and back trail follows a stream the entirety of the hike with a reward of multiple epic waterfalls at the end. This hike is a great fit for those capable of …
Shipwrecks beach is my favorite beach on Kauai. It has so much to offer but it is hidden from the unsuspecting eye. What exactly do I mean by this? If you roll up to Shipwrecks it looks like a nice beach but not much else. However, there is so much going on here if you …
SHIPWRECK BEACH ON KAUAI – CLIFF JUMP, COASTAL WALK, WHALES, TURTLES
Kauai is a hiker’s heaven. In fact, I spent a month on Kauai just to hike. I wrote a blog post about my 15 favorite hikes on Kauai. However, Kauai is a bit of a segmented island. If you are staying out west you want to hike in Koke’e State Park rather than drive 2-3 …
Oahu and Big Island are known for their epic cliff jumping spots. If you ask people about cliff jumping spots on Kauai, they usually shrug their shoulders and tell you that cliff jumping is dangerous and you should go home. It can be dangerous, but you shouldn’t go home. There are several fun spots to …