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Sleeping Giant
Nounou Mountain East
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PHOTOS |
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thumbnail to see a larger version of the
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FACTS |
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Difficulty Rating:
Moderate |
Best Time To Go:
All year, but early mornings when
skies tend to be clearer are best. |
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Distance:
3.5 miles round trip |
Recommended Map:
Contact the Division of Forestry and
Wildlife at 3060 Elwa St. Lihue, HI
96766 - 808-274-3433 |
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Estimated Time:
3 to 4 hours |
Trail Head GPS:
N 22 03.674 W 159 20.795 |
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Elevation Gain:
950 feet |
Trail Head
Directions:
From Lihue, drive 6 miles north on
Hwy. 56 to Haleilio Road (second
intersection after crossing the
Wailua River). Look for the Wailua
Shell gas station. Turn left and
continue about 1 mile to the trail
head parking lot on the right. |
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Costs/Permits:
None |
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Pet Friendly:
Dogs must kept on a leash. |
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OVERVIEW |
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Hike the Sleeping Giant's chest! This trail
is one of three that snake up the sides of
Nounou Mountain, known as the Sleeping Giant
for its unmistakable ridgeline formation.
You'll zigzag through the Nounou Forest
Reserve, ending at a picnic area on the
chest of the giant. You'll have great views
of the Wailua River, the Kauai coastline,
and if the weather cooperates, the summit of
Mount Waialeale. Its a short distance hike
with big eye candy rewards......... |
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NOTE:
For more detailed information and maps on
this or any other hike in Hawaii we highly
recommend for purchase the Kauai Hiking book
at this website:
click here |
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