5 Family-Friendly Trails to Explore Hawaii’s Natural Beauty
These trails are great ways to explore the tropical outdoors—and tire out the kids, too.
Kauai hikes
See the Wonders of Kauai’s Nualolo Valley on This Napali Coast Ridge Hike
Ancient Hawaiian trails connect the ridges above Nualolo and Awaawapuhi Valleys in Kokee State Park.
Watch: Discover the Mahaulepu Coastal Trail on Kauai’s South Shore
It's a beautiful, undeveloped region, home to to pristine white sand beaches and a prehistoric cave.
Into the Wild Napali: A Hiker’s Journey on the Kalalau Trail
The Kalalau Trail winds its way through the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park on the north shore of Kauai, in and out of numerous valleys which have been left, for the most part, untouched since Native Hawaiians inhabited them.
What to Know Before Hiking Kauai’s Kuilau Trail
To truly experience how the Garden Isle got its nickname, you must venture into Kauai’s lush, rain-dampened interior.
The Ethereal Beauty of Kauai’s Alakai Swamp Trail
About three and a half miles of this trail meanders along a boardwalk, a portion of which cuts through a boggy swamp on a plateau above the Napali Coast.
Hike Above Hanalei to the Summit of Kauai’s Okolehao Trail
A challenging climb rewards hikers with stunning views and a sense of peace.
Hike Along Kauai’s Napali Coast Through a Lush Jungle to Hanakapiai Falls
It's not easy, but the views, the beach and the falls are worth it.