| Hiking the Na Pali Coast DO NOT HIKE IN VANS! They get wet and weigh about 5lbs each. Trust Me This is a spectacular hike. We hiked to the trailhead at Ke'e Beach to Hanakapiai Beach (2 miles) and then another 2 miles inland to Hanakpiai Falls. The only way to both is on foot. The beach is fed by a river of fresh water so you can rinse off the salt water. The hike to the falls got considerably muddier. Once there, it was worth it. The water in the pool under the falls was COLD and the wind generated from the 400 ft falls was unbelievable. The water hurt from just bouncing off the surface from 400' up. It would skin you if you got directly under the falls. For some odd reason, the hike there and back seemed to be uphill both ways! |
| Hidden Tunnel Hike Definitely the most insane thing we did. We found this hike in the Ultimate Kauai Guide Book. We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. These old irrigation tunnels were built back in the 1890's to divert water from the North side of the Island to the South for cane fields. First, we didn't tell anyone where we were going or what we were doing. We only had 2 small flashlights with low batteries and Crazy Larry had a lighted keychain. The first 2 1/2 miles was through mud anywhere from ankle to knee deep. Dumbass me decided to do it in my new $80 Tivas. My toenails are still stained from the famous red Kauai mud. The tunnels were about a mile long each and you could just barely see the other end as a pinprick of light. There was standing water in the tunnel up to waist deep. At the end of the 1st tunnel, there was an amazing double waterfall and the entrance to the 2nd tunnel was somewhere up river. Dan and I were about to give up and head back when Larry found the entrance. The second tunnel ended up at a big cathedral waterfall where the walls were concave. The entire hike was 10 miles and took all day. A friend that lives on the Island tried the same hike and had to be rescued by chopper. This is NOT a hike for everyone. |
| Zodiac Tour Another must and the easiest way to see the Na Pali coast up close and personal. It is an all day deal and it will wear you out just holding on for dear life. Dan and I went snorkeling and saw a white tip and we saw quite a few dolphins. |
| Helicopter Tour Worth Every Penny Don't take a camera, just sit back and take it all in. I cannot describe it, you just have to do it. |
Kauai 2004 Mike Skaggs Dan Cook Crazy Larry
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