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5 Outdoor Activities in Waimea That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Waimea, United States including Polihale State Park, Canyon Trail, Kukui Trail, Iliau Nature Loop, Liko Kauai Cruises.
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1. Polihale State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 946 reviews
A historical state beach park with breathtaking views and landscape.
Reviewed By genyit
Yes, the dirt road is rutted, potholed, and can easily take 40-50 minutes to get to the beach. I had a Jeep Wrangler 4x4 and it didn't make the trip any faster, but I wasn't worried about bashing the undercarriage or stressing the shock absorbers. I personally think it would be foolish to try this ride with a regular car (think rain, mud, sand, hard-as-rock potholes, etc.) just make sure you've paid for the rental car insurance if you do. As far as the beach is concerned, it was worth every bone jarring bounce to get there and back. I was there on a beautiful sunny day, there were only a handful of other people for miles of gorgeous beach. Recommendation: bring a towel, umbrella, maybe a light weight chair, and lots of drinking water. Note: on my visit the bathrooms were closed. Although I wore a bathing suit I never gave any thought to going in the ocean. The surf was big and wild with a serious undertow. It was amazing to watch the huge waves roll in and then explode as they neared the beach. If you look to the North end of the beach you see the mountains frame the beach. If you look south you see miles of pristine beach and dunes, really quite stunning.
2. Canyon Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 438 reviews
Reviewed By DBM1961 - Quebec City, Canada
We are two middle-aged adults who did the Canyon Trail to atop Waipoo Falls, adding on the the cliff trail overlook. It was rated as a moderate hike on the park's website and I agree. We did not find it too physically challenging, but we did go slow. One does have to plan where to step so the "technical" aspect for me was more challenging than the endurance aspect. But that made it fun. I would suggest going early in the day to beat the crowds. I would also suggest checking the weather before going. I would not want to do this hike if it was wet. The views, especially the cliff trail overlook, are amazing!
3. Kukui Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By E692WLscottl - Minneapolis, United States
This trail is a serious adventure and not for the average hiker. You need to be in GOOD physical condition and I would only recommend this for an experienced hiker. If I was rating the trail, I would say this is an advanced to expert trail based on the climb out alone. The trail is 6 miles round trip.
4. Iliau Nature Loop
5. Liko Kauai Cruises
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 433 reviews
