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Kauaʻi County
Wailua

Chin of the Sleeping Giant loop from Wailua

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
Kauaʻi County
Wailua

Chin of the Sleeping Giant loop from Wailua

Hard

3.0

(12)

21

hikers

Chin of the Sleeping Giant loop from Wailua

02:11

5.14km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 711 m for 13 m

After 2.43 km for 32 m

After 2.65 km for 66 m

After 4.42 km for 13 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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720 m

Coastal view from Nounou East Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice hiking trail with a great view.
Sturdy shoes are recommended.

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2

2.47 km

Rock Window With View of the Pacific Ocean

Highlight • Natural Monument

Through the rock window you have a beautiful view of the coast and the Pacific 😊

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3

2.56 km

Great hike, gorgeous views, not for the faint of heart, wear good hiking boots with traction!

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4

2.64 km

Chin of the Sleeping Giant

Highlight • Summit

Climb onto the giant’s chin to feel on top of the world. Be very careful though, steep cliffs on all sides of the rock.

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5.14 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.02 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 16 July

29°C

23°C

28 %

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Comments

June 3, 2022,Sleeping Giants Nose, Chin und Chest im Nounou Forest Reserve von Wailua House Lots
After a kayak tour on the Wailua River and a hike on a section of the Wailua Heritage Trail to the waterfall with pool, we climbed steeply up to the Sleeping Giants Nose, Chin and Chest Lookout. A fairly short route, but it is quite challenging. Steep, rocky and with many roots and climbs in the rainforest. The last 300m …

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