Canyon Trail

Kauai, Hawaii offers the many gardens, high cliffs, and beaches for outdoor enjoyment. One location visitors may want to explore is Canyon Trail in Kauai. It is located in Koke'e State Park. The trail runs along Waimea Canyon and ends at Waipo'o Falls. The trail is rocky with some large boulders along the way. The earth is slightly red with trees spread sporadically. The hike takes visitors up to 4,000 feet.

The canyon walls from the other side make a good picture for hikers. Waipo'o Falls are not the tallest falls in Hawaii. They are short but pretty with several plants and grass around the rocks and water pool. Wild flowers border the area around the small pool and falls. The falls cover two levels.

The trail is fairly difficult, so it is best for people in shape. The trail starts at Hale Manu Valley Road, where there is parking. The lower Waipo'o Falls hike is more difficult than the upper falls that most hikers go to. The lower falls is much deeper with a waterfall that plunges down 800 feet. The water feeding both falls is cold, but that allows for a cool swim after a warm walk up the hill.