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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Awaʻawapuhi Trail

Kōkeʻe State Park, Kauaʻi, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 29 2026
Awaʻawapuhi Trail

An out-and-back forest trail in Kōkeʻe State Park that descends about 3 miles to a ridge-end lookout above the Nāpali coast valleys. Most of the route stays in shaded forest, and the climb back is nearly all uphill.

Highlights

  • Ridge-end lookout and railing
  • Narrow ridge past the fence
  • Nuʻalolo Valley views

Good to know

  • About 6.2 miles round trip, 4–5 hours
  • Return climb nearly all uphill
  • First mile muddy and slippery after rain

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