Mahalo Ted Shanks for the decades of mentorship of the skills you share with Kauai!!! We hiked out to watch the sunset, which was great but be sure to bring a headlamp/light because it gets dark fast and scrambling back in the dark was a bit rough. Archives. And you may run into instagramers spending half an hour doing poses and taking pictures at the ending point. There are restroom facilities and picnic tables at the lookout. It seems you got the full gamut of images to give Hawaii credit for its lush scenery. Took us 45 min down due to mud and 35 min coming back up. AMAZING!! The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. I would definitely recommend this hike and whenever I’m in Kauai I will make sure to do it. Journey to Zion’s Glory – Canyon Overlook Trail April 21, 2016 An Up and Over on “The Greatest Mountain” April 16, 2016 Up Whitney Portal to Lone Pine Lake April 12, 2016 It was very slick when we went so it was slow moving at first but the views were incredible. You don’t realize how massive the ridges are until you see birds flying around them. Would highly recommend! Good hike, don’t be discouraged about clouds when you initially start, it’s Kauai, the clouds move so quick by the time we got to the end it was a gorgeous unobstructed view. If you are adventurous and adrenaline junkies like us then you’ll love it. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. Volunteers in photo: Jennie Waiwaiole-Vega, Rodney Bosconcillo, Kaili Mills, Tiffany Riopta, Kaleo Perez, Mahiai Naihe, Kai Riopta, Jimmy Rabasa, Daniel Fort, George Thompson, Carino Munar, Ian Letreta, Jamie Olivas, Rina Baretto, Peter Workman, Kaikea Ka’ana’ana, and Chad Vega Additional volunteers not in photo: Rena Murakami, Sea Peterson, Kale Gibson, Juno Ann Apala, Jessica Young, Ryan Miyazaki, Jaden Delos Reyes, Lenny Breeze, Larnelle Breeze, Kahealani Hamakua, and Damien Butac. The fact is that streams along the trail can swell up to very dangerous levels with little or no warning, rocks can fall from the cliffs above hitting hikers and campers, the trail has sheer cliffs and narrow, often slippery trails, and … All of the following hikes have some of the most spectacular views of the Nāpali Coast and I highly recommend adding them to your Kauai bucket list. “We are so fortunate to have businesses and people who were willing to donate to our project: Konohiki Seafoods donated 25 bento lunches for the volunteers, Safeway Lihu‘e donated donuts and fruits, Starbucks Kukui Grove donated coffee, the Hanama‘ulu Community Association donated coffee, water and Gatorade, Patsy Rapozo donated (delicious) baked goods, Lush Landscaping let us borrow a couple of huge wheelbarrows, the Kaua‘i Shores Hotel provided a couple of employees for manpower along with cleaning supplies (hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes), and tools, and Kipu Ranch Adventures is giving every volunteer a 50% discount on any tour booked through September.”. This was a spectacular hike. After finding the Hanama‘ulu Cemetery, or Kalepa Cemetery, under tall overgrown grass, Waiwaiole-Vega organized a cleanup of the Japanese and Filipino cemetery. Before 10am or the couds can come in. Kalepa Ridge is a narrow, unofficial trail that starts at the Kalalau Lookout in Koke'e State Park. Start before 10am for beat the crowds. A sign on the Kalalau Trail prior to the beach warns about the many people who have been killed at the beach (photo above). Hiked 2/2020. Absolutely incredible views at the end. Lt. Cmdr. Since the Koke’e State Park is one of the wettest spots on earth the already dangerous path becomes more death defying when it’s muddy. Sara - hopefully with the closure if Kalepa Ridge the Honopu trail has become a little easier to follow. In memoriam of the 14 men aboard U.S. Navy P-3 Orion YB-06 of VP-1 that crashed on Kalepa ridge between Honopu and Kalalau valleys on June 16, 1983. All rights reserved. I felt more at ease when I saw groups of hikers along the trail headed back from the hike. Trail starts at the Kalalau Lookout in Kokee State Park on Kauai; from the left side of the viewing platform, go to the end of the chain link fence and walk along it to enter the trail in front of the platform. Waiwaiole-Vega said if there was one person as excited as her about it, she knew there had to be others out there who were willing to help, too. Long drive to get to it, but the view was well worth it. Kalepa Ridge Trail . Look for a gate along the lookout fence and there should be a small dirt path. Kalalau lookout location: http: //www.hawaii-guide.com/images/hso_gallery/kauai_photos/kauai_maps/kauai_Kokee_Trails.jpg Additional references: http: //www.hawaii-guide.com/kauai/hiking_trails/kokee_and_waimea_state_park_hiking_trails, Unreal throughout... Hanelei and the views were perfect for the rest of the most spectacular views overall we felt doing! 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