Kauai Hiking

Powerline
Trail

Kauai is hiking at its best for me: great exercise and a great experience with just a little adventure always in the mix. I've been taking it easy, not overdoing it given the luxury of plenty of time. Up at Koke'e I was right there at the trailhead of so many great hikes it was easy to do three days in a row and it felt like I could have hiked day after day.

10	Nualolo-Awaawa'puhi 11/27
8	Kilohana Vista 11/30
8	Powerline Trail 12/2
6	Halemanu Loop 12/7
8	Nualolo-Awaawa'puhi 12/8
10	Ditch Trail 12/9
50	miles total

Water: For a day hike 3 liters is just right: I always come back with a liter to spare so far, but haven't done an absolute scorcher yet. Water sterilization pills are my ultimate backup. And most of the other "essentials": first aid kit, bug repellent, rain gear, trail snacks.

Foot wear: When relatively dry I hike in the Five Fingers; if it might be muddy, then the Chacos; if really muddy (no need, yet), then the Chacos with Seal Skinz waterproof socks.

Getting to the trail head: "4WD" signs are on a number of roads that lead to trail heads, and this can designate anything from a smooth but unpaved road to a bumpy nightmare. Trying to go gentle on my rental I haven't deployed 4WD mode, yet, and have been walking the off-road access to trailheads.