Kukui Trail
Hawaii hikers

 [KAUAʻI] UPDATED 1/30/23 - Kalalau Trail, Napali Coast SWP is CLOSED today due to rising stream levels/flash flood warning. Shuttle service to Ha’ena SP has been suspended, all reservations today have been canceled/refunded. 
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[MAUI] UPDATED 1/27/23: Sections of Makena SP will be CLOSED next week for hazardous tree work. See Makena SP page for updates. 

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[OAHU] UPDATED 1/27/23 - KEAIWA HEIAU SRA CLOSED until further notice. See Keaiwa Heiau SRA page for updates.

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KAUAʻI] UPDATED 1/27/23 – Kokeʻe and Waimea Canyon State Parks – WATER OFF at partial areas, facilities impacted. Water is anticipated to be available on Monday. See respective park websites for updates.

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[MAUI] UPDATED 1/26/23: ʻIao Valley State Monument – CLOSED August 2022 through April 15, 2023. See ʻĪao site for updates.

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[MAUI] UPDATED 1/23/23: Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area – CLOSED through March 2023 (Per DOFAW). See Polipoli site for updates.

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[HAWAIʻI] UPDATED 1/20/23: Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area – WATER OFF in the park, facilities impacted. See Hapuna site for updates. 

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[O’AHU] UPDATED 4/12/22: Sand Island State Recreation Area – WATER OFF, camping and comfort stations CLOSED. See Sand Island site for updates.

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.