Pu'u Hinahina Lookout and Waipo'o Falls – Kauai, Hawaii

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United States

Kauaʻi County

Pu'u Hinahina Lookout and Waipo'o Falls – Kauai, Hawaii

Moderate

2.6

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hikers

Pu'u Hinahina Lookout and Waipo'o Falls – Kauai, Hawaii

02:12

7.27km

240m

Hiking

The Grand Canyon of the Pacific is the focus of this hike. Waimea Canyon is located on the island of Kauaʻi. The route has a few steep sections, and you should be sure-footed to enjoy the tour. It is also best to choose a dry day so that the rain…

by VisitTheUSA

Last updated: December 9, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Kōkeʻe State Park

Waimea Canyon State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.24 km

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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3.51 km

Cliff Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint sits at the end of the Cliff Trail, but is easily accessed via a short detour from the Canyon Trail, too. Do yourself a favor and plan your …

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4.62 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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4.82 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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7.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

2.47 km

176 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

2.87 km

190 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

27°C

21°C

21 %

Additional weather tips

The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

September 23, 2025,... am Waimea Canyon den Trail gegangen.

...the destination is spectacular. 😊 On-site, you can pay a small fee per car and per person (in the car) at the parking meter (as is the case almost everywhere). The route, just under 3 km, is relatively manageable; it starts at 1,100 meters. The estimated time of up to 3 hours (one way) is more than exaggerated. Anyone who …

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January 2, 2026,Waimea Canyon, Kauai, Hawaii

A huge canyon with fantastic views, several short viewpoints in the lower part of the canyon, a longer hike in the upper section – be careful when it rains, it gets very slippery – highly recommended tour, best finished with a meal at the food trucks in Weimar (cheap and good).

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August 24, 2022,pu'u hinahina canyon trail

Bring bathing suit and swimming shoes for the trail and dry clean warm clothes to change after the hike in case of rain

January 30, 2024,Wanderung Waimea Canyon Trail

Be sure to wear sturdy shoes!!! Very nice hike, partly streaky and slippery. The view is worth all the effort!

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October 14, 2024

The Grand Canyon of the Pacific is the focus of this hike. Waimea Canyon is located on the island of Kauaʻi. The route has a few steep sections, and you should be sure-footed to enjoy the tour. It is also best to choose a dry day so that the rain does not make the paths slippery. 
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