Some recent pictures I took February 2012 around Hanalei Bay Resort 52012.
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At the start of the beach trail.

What a great beach bay. Along with the sun and surf it has a nice beach path toward the north. It winds along the oceans edge for about a half a mile. At the end of the trail is a coral reef and rock outcropping. There were lots of green sea turtles at the coral outcrop. The trail dead ends into the nature conservatory, which is off limits. In the winter time the path is a fantastic place to watch whales. You can actually do the path in flip-flops so take off and enjoy.

The path at the southeast end of the bay is lined with lava boulders. You spend a lot of time hopping from one bolder to the next and the view at the end is just more shoreline and boulders. Don’t miss the northern end, it is very nice.

To reach Moloaa Bay turn off 56 at mile marker 20 at Kolaa Rd. It will wind around to Moloaa Rd and drive to the small parking area near the beach. The beach path is at the far northern end (left side as approaching for the road)

GPS Trail Map

Kahili Ridge Trail

Kahili Ridge Trail

If you are thinking about doing this trail~ pick a different trail. Seriously of all the trails I have done, this one is on my do not do again list. Yes it has some very nice views, but along the way it has danger, an overgrown trail that is head high, ferns and trees that make you walk bent over or crawling for 5 minutes straight, and slippery slopes.

Seriously if you decide to do the trail, wear long pants and a long sleeve shirt, hat, and two hiking poles. I have never used a hiking pole before but this trip I wish I had a couple. The hat will help you surf through the ferns and protect your head from all the low hanging limbs. The trail becomes very narrow at points and what you think is the trail is just a fern hanging over the unsuspecting cliff. I label the trail a forget it.

Looking back to the south.

I thought I was crazy and no one was insane enough to also be doing the trail when a couple of “20 something” hikers cruised by me with nothing on but shorts and a smile. Not even a water bottle. Still I was unwilling to go to the radio tower and beyond because I saw no value to the extra effort. I made it to the top before the tower and the view was amazing. It was a clear day with no rain or mist.

If it is misting or raining, wait for a clear day. There are far too many better hikes on the island than this overgrown trail.

To do the trail you check in at the Adventist School office just past the Poipu tree tunnel road. The reason for the sign-in is if you are crazy enough to do the hike, they can identify the body later.

GPS Trail Map

Kauai River Dragon

On a recent hiking exploration I discovered that the legend of the Kauai Dragon is true! The legend goes if you are true “Aloha”, the dragon will allow you to pass. If not, it will flip its tail and off you go into the river and over the falls. (My hint where you can find the dragon) I presented myself with total respect and it honored me with a few candid photos. I hope your next trip you will find unexpected adventures like I have found on the Garden Island! Aloha.

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Taken at the Ke’e Beach Overlook

Aloha Chuck’s Wikiloc Hikes, Trails, and My Activities Illustrated in Google Earth

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Wailua Falls

Where: Lihue, Kauai
Height: 80 ft.
Waterway: Wailua River
Access: Turn off Highway 56 onto Maalo Road. Wailua Falls is at the end of Maalo Road.

You can literally drive right up to Wailua Falls—or at least the top of the waterfall. A nearby lookout offers a terrific view of the 80-foot plunge waterfall, which fans of the 1970’s series Fantasy Island might recognize from the opening credits. The waterfall is especially impressive when heavy rains fill the Wailua River, sending voluminous fast-moving water over the entire span of the fall’s lip. Century’s ago, native Hawaiian men would leap from the edge of the falls into the pool below to prove their manhood. We wouldn’t recommend that activity, or hiking the slippery makeshift trail to the bottom of the waterfall, where the above picture was taken.
Top 5 favorite Hawaii waterfalls: HAWAII Magazine Facebook poll results

Kauai: The BEST of the Hawaiian Islands
Forbes recently posted an article highlighting the top 7 reasons why Kauai is the best of the Hawaiian islands. Some of which include our amazing cuisine, spectacular water sports and the innumerable wild animals to view while swimming or hiking. Be sure to read the whole article to see the many other reasons why Kauai should definitely be your next stop when traveling. Click to read the Forbes article.

Kauai in the movies again!
Finally some good waterfall news. Tonight I was watching the movie Just Go With It with Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler. Much of the movie is set in Hawaii. At the 1 hour mark the actors want to go swimming in a waterfall. Can you recognize the Kauai Waterfall? It is definitely one of my favorites…Kilauea Waterfalls.

Due to liability concerns, Grove Farms closes access to Kipu Falls. It’s unfortunate that due to some people not recognizing the dangers of the site causes Grove to give into liability concerns. You can read the notice at:

Kilauea Falls Closure on KHON 2
Garden Island News

This follows the owner of Kilauea Falls not allowing access to the falls.
Kilauea Falls Trail Closure