This was a wonderful hike/walk with great views and ended up at yet another great beach not mentioned anywhere I looked.! Highly recommended.
Mahaulepu Coastal Trail is a special part of Kauai History Heritage sight and the last stretch of accessible coastline on the south shore that has not been developed. Malama Mahaulepu is helping to effort to keep this place undeveloped and preserve the natural beauty for all to enjoy.
The Mahaulepu Heritage Trail is a great coastal hike that takes you from the south east corner of Shipwreck Beach Keonela Bay along sand-dune cliffs, Kiawe trees, limestone formations and rocky inlets that are an occasional safe haven for marine life, such as sea turtles and the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal. Mahaulepu Beach is remote and rugged and the ocean here is usually rough and more suited for whale watching, beach combing and hiking. This is a sacred sanctuary that needs to be preserved. Tread lightly and leave only footprints behind.
https://www.kauai.com/mahaulepu-beach-trail
Here are the stats:
- Distance = 4.95 mi
- Elevation Gain = 459.9 ft
- Time = 2:24:19
- Average Moving Speed = 2.6 mph
- Min elevation = 30.2 ft
Here are the pics:
