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Waimea Canyon Trail in Kauai Hawaii

Waimea Canyon Trailhead

Waimea Canyon Trailhead

The Waimea Canyon Trailhead at the Puu Hinahina Lookout off Highway 550 allows you to access the popular Canyon Trail to Waipo’o Falls, one of the best hikes in Waimea Canyon.

You will take the New Spur Trail at this lookout, which leads to the Cliff Trail and the Canyon Trail.

You can also access the trailhead for the Waimea Canyon Trail via Halemanu Road, a dirt road you will find near the entrance to Koke’e State Park.

Walk all the way to the clearing at the end of Halemanu Road, and look for the trailhead for the Cliff Trail and the Canyon Trail.

If you are looking to do other Waimea Canyon hikes, the easy Iliau Nature Loop and the very challenging Kukui Trail to the bottom of the canyon both begin at the trailhead located about 0.75 mile past Mile Marker 8 along Highway 550.