Near Kaluapuhi Trail
Two redwood trees right off the trail.
Near Kaluapuhi Trail
It's a little more open on the Na Pali side of the trail.
Near Kaluapuhi Trail
At the end of the trail.
Near Kaluapuhi Trail
Trail through Ohia forest.
Near Kaluapuhi Trail
Uluhe ferns just at trail edge.

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Kaluapuhi Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
An easy, fairly wide, relatively flat trail in Ohia Forest that is perfect for beginners.
1.1
mi
Distance
200
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.12mi
Distance
200ft
Elevation Gain
102ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
4,164ft
High Point
3,989ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a fairly flat, relatively wide, short trail through Ohia Forest. You can bird watch, especially the last half of the trail closer to the Kalalau lookout side. The most numerous birds are the Apapane and Japanese white eye. Having binoculars will aid in seeing them, however, if you don't have binoculars, you'll definitely hear the Apapane. There is also evidence of pigs including marks where they have been rooting and numerous animal paths off the trail. You'll also see a couple of redwood trees on the Na Pali side of the trail which is something you might not expect to see in Kauai. The trail is always muddy in a few places so you'll get dirty, plus there are a number of trees and shrubs down blocking the trail, necessitating a short detour. This is a great beginner trail for someone who might not want to hike a long distance or up and down steep trails.

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Contributors
Steve Jackson