Kuilau Ridge Trail

Kuilau Ridge Trail General Description

Kuilau Ridge trail is one of the easiest in east Kauai, and it comes with a really great view of central and east Kauai - not to mention loads of lush vegitation to surround yourself in. At the beginning of the path you'll catch glimpses of Kawaikini and Mt. Waialeale, the wettest place on earth, to the west. The Makaleha Mountains are to the north. Further down the trail, neear the end, you will come to a wooden footbridge which crosses the Opaeka'a Stream. A junction lies up ahead and you need to take the left fork into a grouping of eucalyptuses and ferns. Your destination is just ahead: a beautiful veiw of Kapehuaala, the highest peak of the Makaleha Mountains.

Location: Central Kauai    Detailed Map: Detailed Kuilau Ridge Trail Map

On the Kauai Map

To reach the trailhead take Highway 56 from Lihue and take a left (mauka) onto Highway 580 for 8 miles until you reach Keahua Forestry Arboretum. There are two parking lots on the right side of the road. Once you park, head back down the road on foot to the trail head which is also on the right.