• Always tell someone where you are hiking, when you plan to hike and when you will be returning
• Never hike alone
• Get information about the trail and learn your route before you start
• Know your level of fitness and pick a trail that matches your fitness level
• Check weather conditions
• Wear proper clothing. Wearing a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen is recommended as well as a light jacket.  Kauai’s weather can change quickly
• Wear proper shoes.  Hiking boots offer traction and ankle support.  Kauai’s trails are muddy and slippery and can cause injury.

Kauai offers many hiking trails throughout the island.  These are a few of the popular hiking trails.

North Shore:

Haena – Hanakapiai Trail

Haena – Kalalau Trail (on the Na Pali Coast)

East Side:

Wailua – Sleeping Giant Trail

Wailua – Moalepe Trail

South Shore:

Poipu – Mahaulepu Heritage Coastal Trail

West Side:

Waimea Canyon – Waimea Canyon Trail

Kokee State Park – Pihea Trail, Alakai Swamp

Kokee State Park – Waipoo Falls Waimea Canyon

 For more information on these trails and more visit, the Kauai Explorer website or visit the Kauai State Parks website.