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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Waimea Canyon

Kauai, United States

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 36 2026
Waimea Canyon

A red and green canyon with steep cliffs, deep valleys and a river running along its floor. Visitors view it from roadside lookouts at the rim and hike trails down into it toward waterfalls.

Highlights

  • Kalalau Lookout
  • Pu'u Hinahina lookout
  • Canyon Trail to Waipoo Falls

Good to know

  • $10 per vehicle plus $5 per person
  • Trails slippery and muddy after rain
  • Go early to avoid fog

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