Near Alakai Swamp Trail
World War 2 era telegraph pole at trail intersection Alakai and Pihea.
Near Alakai Swamp Trail
Old and new boardwalk in the swamp.
Near Alakai Swamp Trail
Alaka'i
Near Alakai Swamp Trail
While the surroundings are interesting, you'll need plenty of focus on the steep clay sections of trail as they can be really slippery.
Near Alakai Swamp Trail
View from the Alakai picnic area.

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Hike Trail

Alakai Swamp Trail

4.3 (3 Ratings)
Make your way through one of a kind swamplands on boardwalks, leading to an incredible view.
3.5
mi
Distance
653
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.49mi
Distance
653ft
Elevation Gain
341ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
4,044ft
High Point
3,683ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
To access the Alakai Swamp Trail, make your way to Mohihi Rd. The entrance to the Alakai Swamp Trail isn't far from the terminus of the Pihea Trail, and there will be a dirt pull out where you can park. Conversely, if you started the Pihea Trail from the end of the road at the lookout, this is the trail that you turn on to get to the Kilohana Lookout. This trail is one of the more unique trails in the park, and due to the swamp environment, you'll find yourself on boardwalks for a portion of this trail. In general, the boardwalks are fairly well maintained, and the way will be mostly level. You'll come to a stream crossing where both the descending and ascending banks are quite steep, so you'll want to be prepared with proper ankle support here. The end of the trail is the expansive Kilohana Viewpoint of the Hanalei Bay and surrounding area.

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Contributors
Steve Jackson