Kukui Trail
Hawaii hikers

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Kukui Trail

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    Trail Length 2.5 miles (one way)
    Activity Pedestrian
    Difficulty Difficult
    Terrain None
    Elevation Gain 2,240 ft
    Park Name Waimea Canyon State Park

    Route

    The trail starts along Highway 550, about 0.75 miles beyond the 8-Mile Marker. Kukui Trail is a scenic trail down the west side of Waimea Canyon. It makes a 2,000 ft. elevation drop to the canyon floor ending at the Wiliwili Camp site administered by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife.

    Additional Info

    • Camping by permit only.
    • There is no permitted camping for commercial purposes.

    As of March 22, 2014, the Kauai recreational trail map is temporarily unavailable for distribution or purchase.

    Do not use any trail or access road that is not delineated by name and color and that may also be displayed on these maps. The marked features are managed for public recreational use. Other trails or roads that branch off from the public features may be on private property, and are not managed for any public recreational use. Access is subject to adjacent landowner approval, and if used without authorization, you will be trespassing and possibly putting yourself at risk.