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Pu'u Hinahina Lookout – Waimea Canyon Lookout loop from Halemanu

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United States

Kauaʻi County

Pu'u Hinahina Lookout – Waimea Canyon Lookout loop from Halemanu

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4.5

(6588)

16,242

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Pu'u Hinahina Lookout – Waimea Canyon Lookout loop from Halemanu

01:28

4.45km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Waimea Canyon State Park

Kōkeʻe State Park

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93 m

Pu'u Hinahina Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is one of the best possible viewpoints into the rugged beauty of Waimea Canyon, sometimes known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. On a clear day you can …

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2.05 km

Waimea Canyon Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great viewpoint over Waimea Canyon. As always, try to plan your hike around the weather and come here during the morning, if possible, so you're more likely …

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2.21 km

Upper Waipo'o Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

If you were disappointed by not getting to see Waipo'o Falls head-on, this much smaller waterfall is a nice consolation prize. It's just a short distance from the main waterfall. …

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2.32 km

Waipoʻo Falls (Top of the Falls)

Highlight • Waterfall

Hikers are sometimes surprised to see the trail ends at the top of 800-foot Waipo'o Falls, as opposed to approaching it head-on for the best views. It's still a breathtaking …

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3.62 km

Puʻu Hinahina Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The scenic Pu'u Hinahina trail is well-maintained but can get muddy when wet, so take caution while running. Also, if you're lucky, you may run into wild roosters roaming the path.

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4.08 km

Rooty Forest Trail

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4.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

165 m

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

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Pu'u Hinahina Lookout – Waimea Canyon Lookout loop from Halemanu

Pu'u Hinahina Lookout

Waimea Canyon Lookout

Upper Waipo'o Falls

Waipoʻo Falls (Top of the Falls)

Puʻu Hinahina Trail

Rooty Forest Trail

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