The Puʻu o Kila Lookouts is located at the mile marker 19, the end of highway 550, within Kauai's Koke'e State Park, and it offers panoramic views of the Kalalau Valley and the Na Pali Coast. I think it's a better stop compared to the nearby Kalalau Lookout if you're running short on time. read more

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The views were breathtaking!! We were treated by a full rainbow. My only complaint is the cost to park your car and see the amazing view. It's $10 per car and $5 per person for a spot you're probably going to spend 15-20 minutes. read more

That was the last and best stop for our. Trip to waimea canyon lookout day. The views were just amazing. We got see glimpse of napali coast and were mesmerized with it. We were lucky as clouds cleared the way for the amazing vista. This should be on everyone's list to see during the Kauai trip. read more

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End of the line of the Kokee road. Whenever we visit Kauai, the first thing we do is drive to the 5148 feet elevation Pu'u o Kila Lookout. Drive here first before seeing the Waimea Canyon, as the fog frequently rolls in by late morning. Also, the parking lot is much smaller than the other 3 main lookouts: Puo Hinahina Lookout, Waimea Canyon Lookout, and Kalalau Lookout. If you are not a Hawaii resident, you pay by credit card $10 to park the vehicle, and $5 per person, to get a receipt with your license plate number and date of visit, to put on your dashboard. Credit card machines at all four main lookouts. Didn't see any parking enforcement vehicles, but why risk a parking ticket. If you are a Hawaii resident, get a free receipt at the Waimea Canyon lookout . The other reason for stopping here is to hike the Pihea trail, elevation 4284 feet, with a sign saying one of the wettest places on earth. But don't come here when it is raining, or just after a rain, as the trail will turn to impassable mud. We came here after a long dry spell, and there was minimal mud on the sun exposed areas. Wore a hat, long pants, hiking boots above the ankles, with professional hiking poles, carrying water bottles in day packs. First 30 minutes on the trail was over barren clay dirt sloping downwards. Afterwards the trail becomes severely degraded. We made it down only a mile before turning back. Deep ravines from water runoffs split up the trail, with muddy areas in the shaded forests down below. It's like the Grand Canyon, easy to get down, but the hard part is climbing back up. You have to have enough stamina to make it back up, or risk becoming a permanent resident. There are no bathroom facilities at this lookout, unlike the other three lookouts. Got to make a potty stop for the wife at the Kalalau lookout a few miles earlier. read more

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This is around the corner from Kalalau Lookout. I don't think it matters which one you start at. Admittedly, I probably didn't do the best research, as I wore my flip flops here. So, if you really want to explore, wear closed-toed shoes! This place would be a great starting point with easy parking spots and bathrooms located by the Kalalau lookout. Check out our blog at www.theboujcrew.com for all of our Kauai recommendations, tips & tricks, discounts and even a way to see all our fave places on Google Maps (https://goo.gl/maps/DyjMyRr1SyDYnHy48) read more

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This Waimea Canyon lookout is located at the end of Koke'e Road. Most visitors stop at the Kalalau Lookout at Milepost 18, but this one a couple of miles farther northeast is far superior. The Pu'u o Kila Lookout provides stunning views of the Kalalau Valley, the largest valley on the Na Pali Coast. People resided in the valley until 1919 but now its beach can only be reached by an 11-mile hike from Ke'e Beach on the northwest corner of Kaua'i, or by kayak. The views here were the best by far of the entire Waimea Canyon. It's well worth the effort to drive to the end of the road. Like the other lookouts, plenty of parking is available. read more

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This was such a gorgeous lookout. We had to wait around a bit for the clouds to go away on the left side, but it was such a gorgeous view of the beach with steep mountains cascading down. The little walk down the muddy path is so unbelievable, slippery, but really an awesome walk. The right side has this gorgeous bright green landscape and the left is an even better view of the beach and mountains. Take the walk and soak it in! read more

Pu'u o Kila Lookout - Hiking Near Me

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Skip the Kalalau Lookout, continue down the road, and come here instead! The view point from Pu'u o Kila is far superior and there are usually less people here as well since it is a further distance. I promise the extra time in the car is well spent to get this incredible view. If I have one mental image that stays with me from my trip to Kauai, it is the view from this lookout point as you sit at the edge of the world and stare down into the valley and mountains and out into the Pacific ocean. The contrast of the lush greenery, Napali coast mountains, and the bright blue ocean is absolutely incredible. Take a look at these pictures and you'll see it is worth the drive all the way to the end of the road here. read more

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Located at mile marker (19) of the Waimea Canyon State Park. This lookout is at the end of Waimea Canyon Road HwY 550. It is the trailhead of Pi'hea Trail and the observation of Wai'al'e'ale Mountain, Elevation 5,148 feet, and is known as one of the wettest spots on Earth. read more

Dont miss this view when visiting Kauai! Although this is the last lookout as you drive through the canyon it is well worth the trip. The colors will change based on sunlight, clouds and moisture...so stay a while and get some great photos. read more

Pu'u o Kila Lookout - Breath taking...wait on the clouds to clear. - Hiking Near Me

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Highly recommend making the drive to the very end of Waimea Canyon Road to see the beautiful Napali Coast from Pu'u o Kila. There is a parking lot and you can see the views directly from the lookout. Additionally, a trail begins at the lookout that provides more great views. We took this trail with 6 and 8 year olds on a completely dry day and had zero problems. We hiked to the 0.5 mile marker then turned around. The terrain is carved by water run off and I cannot imagine how messy and slippery it must be if raining or recently wet. On a dry day, we were able to keep our shoes very clean from the red soil. read more

Pu'u o Kila Lookout - Napali Coast from the trail at the lookout. - Hiking Near Me

My second favorite spot after the Kalalau lookout here... it is a similar view but at a different angle. There are definitely less people at this lookout since it is a bit further and I still think it is worth going to. Beware that it can get a bit chilly since it tends to be a little bit windier up here, and it can sprinkle/rain for a bit so be prepared! It is probably best to go to Waimea canyon on a day that is clear and sunny since most of the fog can block the views at every lookout. read more

This place was crazy nice and breathtaking. Warning for DRONE pilots, there are no signs but this is a national park and the airspace is restricted. read more

We came here on 2/12/18 and were fogged out towards the West but walk a bit down the dirt trail and we could see into the lush canyon to the East. Also, from here you can take Pihea trail which is an adventurous 2.25 mile roundtrip hike. read more

One of my favorite hikes I have ever done. Beautiful terrain. Over looks the Nepali coast and continues on to take you down if you choose to go. Come prepared with hiking shoes. read more

This is the most amazing of all the lookouts (in my opinion)! Recommend driving all the way to the end, checking out this view, and stopping at others on the way back. The view is unbelievable and you will want to make sure you get there! read more

Tried to hike the Pihea trail and even though we're in pretty good shape we decided it just wasn't any fun slogging through mud for the cloud blocked views and turned around after 1.5 miles. Waste of our precious Kauai time. I'd recommend the Awa-awapuhi trail instead, but pack extra socks! read more