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| | Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in nature a bit, and Alakai Swamp Trail in Kauai County, Hawaii is such a fine spot. Here in the glorious state of Hawaii trekking is something that is always fun to do. There are so many glorious wilderness trails for trekking in Hawaii; one of them being Alakai Swamp Trail in Kauai County. You spend the whole trek in roughly the same elevation zone, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. There are not too many wilderness hiking trails in this area. Alakai Swamp Trail |
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is a normal length trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a good wilderness hiking trail for experienced trekkers in great shape. Alakai Swamp Trail is not very in close proximity to Kapaa at all, but you always have a fine time when you're backcountry hiking
| | along it. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. With its 6.4 miles of walking distance it's an average length backpacking and hiking trail. This is a great outdoors trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Alakai Swamp Trail is pretty dehydrated generally; all through the month of January you get the most rain around here, and July is the month with the least moisture. Don’t forget to check for any current | |
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restrictions or closures before you go. The total elevation difference for Alakai Swamp Trail is 440 feet, and that is lower than average. This is a one trailhead trail, so you're looking at an in and out walk. For the period of the long summer days highs here at Alakai Swamp Trail
reach the 80's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 80's; winter nights come with lows in the 60's to Alakai Swamp Trail. Every wilderness trail in Hawaii has something unique to offer. A visit to Hawaii is not
complete without some backpacking. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 5.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster.
Briefly about the general area:
If you don’t have a problem getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater
paddling on Hanalei, and if you're looking for a beach close by we recommend Kalalau Beach. There's just no way anyone can get bored here at Alakai Swamp Trail. Take a little spree to Waiakali Stream if you're here at Alakai Swamp Trail, and Kipalau Valley is another brilliant
site to pop by close by.
A wooded area in the neighborhood of Alakai Swamp Trail is Npali-Kona Forest Reserve. A trip to Alakai Swamp Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Mhihi Falls, and Hanakpai Beach is a beach nearby that you can have a look at. The friendly
people of Kapaa like to hang out close by, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Moeloa Falls.
This river has so much to offer. Looking for some flowing water? Try Kauaikinana Stream, and Kahuamaa Flat is a nice place to check out.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 22.1298, Longitude -159.6278
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 440 feet
Hanalei Colony Resort, Hanalei, Kauai
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7 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Kapaa, Hawaii
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kapaa, Hawaii, the metro area neareast to Alakai Swamp Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, Hawaii
Local climate location: MANA 13 miles away
 
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11 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, Hawaii
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| | Trails Near Alakai Swamp Trail:
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Kalalau Trail, Kauai County
County
, 3 miles away, 16.8 hiking miles, 664 feet elevation difference |
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Mhihi Waialae Trail, Kauai County
County
, 4 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 1885 feet elevation difference |
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Nualolo Trail, Kauai County
County
, 5 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1809 feet elevation difference |
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| | Beaches Near Alakai Swamp Trail:
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Kalalau Beach, Kauai County
, 4 miles away |
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Hanakpai Beach, Kauai County
, 4 miles away |
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Honopu Beach, Kauai County
, 5 miles away |
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K Beach, Kauai County
, 6 miles away |
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Maniniholo Beach, Kauai County
, 6 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Alakai Swamp Trail:
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Hanalei Colony Resort, Hanalei, Kauai
, 7 miles away |
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River Estate, Hanalei
, 7 miles away |
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Pu'u Po'A At Princeville, Princeville, Kauai
, 9 miles away |
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Marc Resorts at Princeville, Princeville
, 10 miles away |
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Aston Hanalei Bay Resort, Princeville, Kauai
, 10 miles away |
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