Hike the Pihea & Alaka'i Swamp Trail

Hanapepe, HI
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Hike the Pihea & Alaka'i Swamp Trail
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Distance
7 miles
Elevation Gain
1500 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Forest
Wildlife
Scenic
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Added by KaRyle Soto

This Koke'e State Park hike takes you through various landscapes with an almost otherworldly look. This is a dream hike for beginners and avid hikers, as well as, photographers.

A strenuous 7 mile hike, depending on which way you start, that takes you from the world renowned Kalalau Valley from Pu'u O Kila lookout, through dense mossy forests, across a stream, up to the highest swamp in the world and ends in views of Kaua'i's north shore of Wainiha valley and Hanalei Bay.

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Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and be sure to follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly.
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Danielle Sattler
2/13/2018
Spectacular hike and views
This is one of the best hikes I've ever done. You'll start off at the overlook, viewing the breathtaking open ocean then it turns ...
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Jacqueline Konzen
2/25/2016
Breathtaking
So beyond beautiful and such a unique hike.
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