Overview

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The Nualolo Trail begins near the Kokee State Park Headquarters and ends at Lolo Vista, a spectacular cliff-top vista were you can see the Napali Coastline. The trail passes through the Kuia Natural Area Reserve before reaching the forest reserve. The trail ends at 2,234 ft. elevation at a survey marker titled “Lolo No. 2”. The Nualolo Trail can also be combined with the Nualolo Cliff Trail and the Awaawapuhi Trail to make a big loop.

Trail Condition: Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)

Time: 1.5-2.5 hours one way

Length: 3.7 miles

Elevation Gain: 581 ft., -2158 ft.

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

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Links: dlnr.hawaii.gov

Getting There

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Closest City or Region: Kokee State Park, Kauai, Hawaii

Coordinates: 22.129476, -159.659825

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June 1, 2018 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye,

Story

We hiked the big loop counter-clockwise. We hiked the Awa'awapuhi Trail first, then the Nualolo Cliff Trail, and finally the Nualolo Trail. We started hiking at 8:30 a.m. and finished a few minutes before 3:00 p.m. We had rain in the morning, so all the plants were wet, but enjoyed the trails a lot. The views at the end were especially breathtaking. The Awaawapuhi Trail was probably our favorite hike of our trip.

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