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Sleeping Giant
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a
thumbnail to see a larger version of the
photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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The Nounou
Mountain ridge bears a striking resemblance
to a sleeping giant. Legend states that this
giant once roamed the land and was much
loved by the Hawaiians. They planted taro
fields in his footsteps. One day the village
chief wanted a new heaiu built. The
villagers were much too busy farming so the
giant volunteered. It took him two weeks to
complete the project and when he was done,
the village had a luau for him. It is said
that after eating so much at the party, the
giant laid down and has not awoken yet.
Other folklore states that in ancient times,
the people of Kauai planned to discourage
any invaders to their island by lighting
fires behind the mountain. This would
illuminate the figure of the giant and thus
scare off any invasion forces. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Take
Highway 56 north from the Wailua River to
Kapa'a. The Chevron Station, on the right of
the road, has a sign marking the viewing
area for the Sleeping Giant. |
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HIKING
INFORMATION |
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Click Here For Hiking |
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