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Walk the Kuilau Ridge Trail in Wailua Homesteads., Hawaii

Walk the Kuilau Ridge Trail in Wailua Homesteads.

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Here we have a lush, jungle-like path through dense tropical growth, huge ferns, and tall trees on Kauai. A grassy picnic area offers sweeping views of the Makaleha Mountains and Mount Waiʻaleʻale. The climb is gradual, but the trail can get muddy and slick after rain.

Along the way

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Kuilau Ridge TrailLush, jungle-like rainforest path with huge ferns and tall trees on Kauai.
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Makaleha MountainsSeen from the grassy picnic area about 1.25 miles in, with sweeping panoramic views.
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Mount WaiʻaleʻaleVisible from the grassy picnic area alongside the Makaleha Mountains.

The route

Distance5.4 km
Walking≈ 1 h 29
Running≈ 41 min
Climb↑ 174 m
RouteOut and back

A 5.4 km out-and-back route from Wailua Homesteads to walk, run or cycle, with 174 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 174 m in total

Before you go

StartWailua Homesteads, HawaiiOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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