Mahaulepu Heritage Coastal Trail

Location

South Shore, Poipu

Length

2 miles round-trip

Approx time

1 hour

Topography

150 feet elevation

Difficulty

Easy

What to bring

Water, Hat, Sunscreen

Hazards

Some loose rocks along cliff

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Mahaulepu Coastal Trail is a special part of Kauai History Heritage sight and the last stretch of accessible coastline on the south shore that has not been developed. Malama Mahaulepu is helping to effort to keep this place undeveloped and preserve the natural beauty for all to enjoy.

The Mahaulepu Heritage Trail is a great coastal hike that takes you from the south east corner of Shipwreck beach along sand-dune cliffs, Kiawe trees, limestone formations and rocky inlets that are an occasional safe haven for marine life, such as sea turtles and the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal. Mahaulepu Beach is remote and rugged and the ocean here is usually rough and more suited for whale watching, beach combing and hiking. This is a sacred sanctuary that needs to be preserved. Tread lightly and leave only footprints behind.

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