The trail starts at a parking and turnaround area 1/4 mile north of the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve entrance sign. This trail leads across the Alakai Swamp through scrub, native rain forest and shallow bogs along the boundary between the Alakai Wilderness Preserve (a part of Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve) and Hono o Na Pali Natural Area Reserve. There are excellent opportunities for birding and botanizing. It ends at a vista called "Kilohana" on the edge of Wainiha Pali. On a clear day, the views of Wainiha and Hanalei Valleys provide for an unforgettable experience. If you hike this route, be sure to wear appropriate clothing. Portions of the trail are boardwalk and the trail is often wet, slippery and very muddy.
Additional Information
Allowed Access
Dogs
Pedestrians
Activities
Dog Walking
Hiking
Rifle Hunting
Trail Running
Walking
Rules & Regulations
Carry Out Trash
Dogs On Leash
Pack Out Dog Waste
Stay On Trail
Dog Owners
Hunting may be in progress on or near this hiking trail. Hunting dogs may be off-leash while engaged in the hunt. Hikers must keep their dogs leashed at all times and remove dog waste while on this trail.
Activities
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Pedestrian
Links
Current Weather
Special Conditions
CAUTION: Deep mud and fog along trail.
No commercial use (Paid Guides or Ecotours) allowed within the Alakai and Pihea Trail and the Alakai Wilderness Preserve.Do not use any trail or access road that is not delineated by name and color and that may also be displayed on these maps. The marked features are managed for public recreational use. Other trails or roads that branch off from the public features may be on private property, and are not managed for any public recreational use. Access is subject to adjacent landowner approval, and if used without authorization, you will be trespassing and possibly putting yourself at risk.
Simple Trail Tips
- Stay on the trail.
- Check the weather
- Watch the time
- Avoid undue risk
- Read all posted signs
- Respect other trail users
- Pack out at least what you pack in
Amenities
- Parking
- Picnic Table
- Restroom
- Shelter
Features
- Nature Study
- Sensitive Area
- Stream
Hazards
- Dangerous Cliff
- Flash Flood
- Hunting Area
