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DifficultOut and Back
Hawaii

Awaʻawapuhi Trail

Waimea, Hawaii

6.2 mi

Distance

1,181 ft

Elev. Gain

4h

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Generated from trail data
Descends 3.1 miles from Kōkeʻe Road through ʻōhiʻa and koa forest still recovering from hurricanes ʻIwa and ʻIniki, ending at a rim overlook DLNR describes as an awesome view into Nuʻalolo and Awaʻawapuhi valleys on the Nāpali Coast. More than 50 native rainforest and dryland plant species line the route, with ʻelepaio and ʻapapane in the canopy. The 1,180-foot climb comes on the way back out.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

Dangerous cliffs at the overlook and along the rimLandslides and unstable volcanic terrainBeesActive hunting areaNo drinking water

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

Double overlook into Nuʻalolo and Awaʻawapuhi valleys50+ native plant species including ʻiliahi (sandalwood)Native forest birds: ʻelepaio and ʻapapaneJunction with Nuʻalolo Cliff Trail

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Verified from State of Hawaiʻi DLNR / Na Ala Hele Trail & Access System

Trail centerline: State of Hawaiʻi DLNR / Na Ala Hele Trail & Access System. Source ↗

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