Kukui Trail
Elevation
Ascent:
5'
1 m
Descent: -2,247' -685 m
High: 2,921' 890 m
Low: 674' 206 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 19% (11°)
Max Grade: 41% (22°)
Weather
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“A short but steep route into Waimea Canyon.”
— Steve Jackson
Features
Birding · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildlife
Description
As you head down the trail and see more of the cliffs on the left side, you may also see many small waterfalls depending on how much rain there has been. They drain into an intermittent creek that flows to the Waimea. On a couple of trips down this trail, I have seen goats near and right on the trail.
Once you reach bottom, you come to the Waimea River and the campsite. Mosquitos may be plentiful so bring repellant. You can choose to continue up the trail along the river, or go even further into Koaie canyon on the Koaie Canyon Trail. You can also make a right and follow a trail 11 miles to Waimea town.
After a short break, it's back up the Kukui Trail, 2.5 miles and 2,000 plus feet up.
Bring sunscreen, insect repellant and lots of water.
Flora & Fauna
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Contacts
Land Manager: Hawaii - Department of Land and Natural Resources
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