Okolehao TrailLocation
North Shore, Hanalei Valley
Length
5 Miles round -trip
Approx time
2 hours
Topography
1.250 foot elevation
Difficulty
Moderate to Strenuous
What to bring
Water, Hat, Sunscreen, Hiking shoes
Hazards
Steep incline can be slippery when wet
The Okolehao Trail on the North Shore of Kauai is a 2.5 mile trail that will give you a workout as you climb to 1,250 foot elevation. The trek is well worth it and you will be rewarded with captivating views of Hanalei Bay, verdant Hanalei Valley, Makana, Kilauea Lighthouse and the Napali Coast. As you enter Hanalei cross the iron bridge over hanalei River and take an immediate left and follow Ohiki Road (the road between the river and the taro patches) to the trail head and parking. Designated parking fpor the trail is on the left and starts neer the end of Ohiki Road at the remains of a dirt road used when Okolehao (a Hawaiian liquor) was being distilled from the roots of ti plants. A sturdy hiking stick and mosquito repellent are recommended to make the trek more enjoyable. The beginning of the trail is steep and the foliage is thick with various Hawaiian Ti, wild orchids, Lauae fern and other native plants. Hiking Trails
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