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Mahaulepu Heritage Trail
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PHOTOS |
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FACTS |
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Difficulty Rating:
Easy |
Best Time To Go:
November through March, when
humpback whales are migrating
offshore. |
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Distance:
4 miles round trip |
Recommended Map:
Colored brochures marking points of
interest along the path are
available from the Poipu Beach
Foundation (808-742-7444) and at
several major Poipu Beach hotels and
resorts. |
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Estimated Time:
3 hours; but plan on more to swim,
sunbathe, and llinger |
Trail Head GPS:
N 21 52.406 W 159 26.136 (at
Shipwreck's Beach) N 21 53.564 W 159
24.638 (at Mahaulepu Beach) |
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Elevation Gain:
100 feet |
Trail Head
Directions:
Take Hwy. 50 to Koloa Rd. (Hwy. 530)
and follow to Poipu Rd.; turn right.
Take the left fork toward the ocean.
Shipwreck's Beach. where this hike
begins, is in front of the Grand
Hyatt Kauai. Take the public access
walkway between the Hyatt and Poipu
Bay Golf Course. |
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Costs/Permits:
None |
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Pet Friendly:
Dogs must be on a leash. |
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OVERVIEW |
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This not to be missed, unmarked seaside
trail travels the island's southern
coastline from Shipwreck's Beach on Keoneloa
Bay to remote and stunning Mahaulepu Beach
near Kawailoa Bay. Along the trail you'll
discover rugged sea cliffs, secluded coves,
dunes, tide pools, sculpted lava formations,
native plants, and petroglyphs. The beach,
also the site of a legendary battle during
the 1300's, has prime whale watching in the
winter, and is a favorite hangout for
endangered monk seals...... |
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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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