Kauai County, Hawaii
122 hiking trails · 4parks & campgrounds · 11 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Kauai County, Hawaii
Kauai County is home to 122 mapped hiking trails and 4 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 11 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Kauai County
Up to 126 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Kauai County
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Sample Parks in Kauai County
Sample Trails in Kauai County
Hiking guides for Hawaii
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Kauai County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Hawaii, Ranked
Hawaii's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichHawaii's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Hawaii trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Hawaii
Ten gentle, well-marked Hawaii trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Hawaii
Hawaii's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Hawaii
Federal parks and recreation areas in Hawaii ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Hawaii: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Hawaii's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.