Nounou / Sleeping Giant
Kapaa, Hawaii
| Address: | ~5290 Haleilio Road, Kapaa, HI 96746, USA |
| GPS: |
22°3'40.9"N 159°20'48.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Hawaii |
Hike
The 2 mile Nounou Trail begins at the East side of the mountain and rises 1000 feet up to the peak. At the peak, you'll find a sheltered picnic area and some of the best views of Kaua'i
The Nounou Mountain Ridge is said to resemble a sleeping giant. There's plenty of Hawai'ian folklore to back that up. The hike takes you up across the chest and onto the forehead.
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO STAY ON THE HUMAN PATHS. THE GROUND IS NOT ENTIRELY STABLE AND MAY GIVE WAY.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Kapaa, Hawaii
- Head southeast on Kaapuni Rd (0.7 mi)
- Continue straight onto State Hwy 581/Olohena Rd (0.6 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto HI-5600/Kapaa Bypass (2.3 mi)
- Turn right onto HI-56 S (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Haleilio RdDestination will be on the right(1.1 mi)
Take Highway 56 north from the Wailua River to Kapa'a. The Chevron Station, on the right of the road, has a sign marking the viewing area for the Sleeping Giant.
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