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Okolehao Trail
4726 Ohiki Rd, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96722
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“Good start for hiking in Kauai!”
That trail is a rather short one, about an hour one way, but offers a very good view to Hanalei and... read more
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Vienna, Virginia
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All reviews great hike hanalei bay bird sanctuary turned around take your time muddy steep shoes lookout
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floridaherbie
Marco Island, Florida
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That trail is a rather short one, about an hour one way, but offers a very good view to Hanalei and Hanalei Beach. It's steep and slippery but the viewpoint to Hanalei is worth it. From that viewpoint is another section to the end mostly through the forest but the view to a valley at the end is not worth it.
Date of experience: December 2023
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Bearbaitreed
Cascade, Idaho
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Beautiful hike we made it to the second lookout on a pretty dry day still a little muddy but if you take your time and soak in the beauty not too bad. We met a local on the trail who passed us hiking barefoot she was kind and asked if we would like our picture taken. Be sure to stop and also check out the bird sanctuary. At the end standing In parking lot looking right down the road there is a good rock to sit on and rinse your shoes.
Date of experience: May 2023
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J9123KYruthv
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It started out a little muddy, but only for the first 5 minutes. It's an out an back hike, we didn't get to the second overlook, but the first overlook was awe-inspiring. It was steep in spots and would have been difficult if wet, but it was pretty dry the day we went.
Date of experience: September 2022
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Pavel V
Fort Collins, Colorado
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Great hike with awesome views of the Hanalei bay and surrounding peaks. We lucked out with the trail being completely dry (which we hear is not very common). It is a steep hike, but we enjoyed it as well as our kids (9 & 12). It is an out & back trail with multiple viewpoints ... we turned around at the second view point after about 1.3 mile / 1 hr uphill hike.
Worth it, especially if you fail to make reservation for Kalalau trail like we did and want some last minute hiking option. The trail and the parking at trailhead were not busy when we were here (July 2022, arriving to trailhead around 10am).
Date of experience: July 2022
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Veronica H
Medford, New Jersey
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I crossed a main road bridge and immediately turned to drive on a dirt road to the back parking area.
After crossing a wooden bridge, I noticed lots of walking poles on the ground.
The hike is steep here and there. The rain will make the soil slippery, a walking pole is a good choice, it will help me balance my weight as I hike back down.
The trail had frogs and lots of ripe small fruits on the ground.
Grabbing a rope with knots allowed me to make it up to the vista area with a bench.
I chose not to go further up because I was warned that it gets difficult and dangerous. The view from the bench and the cardiovascular exercise makes this trail worth it.
Date of experience: September 2021
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