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Sleeping Giant hike

Sleeping Giant hike

The Sleeping Giant hike is, in my opinion, one of the best day hikes on Kauai.  The Sleeping Giant, or Nounou mountain, is located within the Nounou forest reserve and is west of the towns of Kapaa and Wailua.  If you look at the mountain from the highway you can see what looks like a sleeping giant ( you will head up towards his head and chin.) There are 3 paths leading to the top – one on the east side, one on…

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Let’s hike the Kalalau trail

Let’s hike the Kalalau trail

  The hardest 11 miles you will ever hike. Let me begin by telling you that hiking to the beach at the end of the Kalalau trail was one of the most rewarding things I have done.   This is without a doubt one of the best hikes in North America.  Not only is it absolutely spectacular but you have to work (HARD) for it!! It makes arriving all the sweeter!  Note that the trail to the end is frequently cited…

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