Kukui Trail loop from Kukui

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Kauaʻi County

Kukui Trail loop from Kukui

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Kukui Trail loop from Kukui

02:05

4.97km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Waimea Canyon State Park

Puʻu Ka Pele Forest Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

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20 m

Kukui Trail, Waimea Canyon State Park

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Fantastic hike, as always start as early as possible.

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476 m

Viewpoint

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Great views of the canyon

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2.06 km

Colors and views along the Kukui-Trail

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Great colors in the world class canyon

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2.38 km

Kukui Trail

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Unfortunately only seen from a distance, but still fantastic. Kauai is a hiker's paradise.

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4.67 km

Iliau Nature Loop, Waimea Canyon State Park

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Iliau Nature Loop is a very short and almost completely flat trail in Waimea Caynon State Park. The trail hosts multiple information boards about the plants in the area, which include some endemic plants. Besides the information about the flora and fauna, the epic views of the mountains and valleys along the trail should not be forgotten.

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4.97 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

Surfaces

4.98 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 12 November

26°C

18°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

January 10, 2025,Wanderung

We attempted a real highlight and only managed half of it. After yesterday's rain, the route was extremely strenuous, slippery and also a little dangerous. But it makes up for this with a great view, in places absolute peace and quiet and great plants. Other hikers admired our hiking boots and walked in sandals or barefoot because the flip-flops are …

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