Kauai South Shore - Poipu

Island of Kauai

Adventures on Land - Hiking

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Mahaulepu Trail. At the eastern end of Po`ipu this wonderful hiking trail offers spectacular views. The trail runs mostly along the coast and goes inland in some spots. It passes sand dunes that were formed over thousands of years, heading east past a Hawaiian heiau. There are also fossil remains (look, but don’t touch) and archeological sites. The most amazing thing about this area is that it reflects the formation of two major volcanoes. Mahaulepu Trail is about two miles long. The trailhead is at Shipwreck Beach. Go down Ainako Street past the Hyatt Regency.

Guided Hikes

Kaua`i Nature Tours, 888-233-8365 or 808-742-8305, www.kauainaturetours.com, will take you on a 2½-mile walk around Mahaulepu. Led by a scientist or environmentalist, these tours show how the land has changed over thousands of years. Tours depart from Po`ipuand cost $87 per person. You’ll get lunch, along with plenty of time for snorkeling and swimming.

If you want to hike with a group, check out the Sierra Club at www.hi.sierraclub.org. The Kaua`i chapter regularly schedules group hikes all over the island, including Mahaulepu. There’s a $5 donation for the hike. They have a list of upcoming hikes on their website.

Dr. Carl Berg of Hawaiian Wildlife Tours, 808-639-2968, will take you on a personalized tour to see Kaua`i’s native and vanishing species, from forest birds and flora to hoary bats, monk seals, and green sea turtles. Rates are $45 per couple, per hour. Reservations one month in advance are recommended.

Anara Spa, www.anaraspa.com, at the Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa, offers morning fitness walks along the grounds of the property. Call 808-742-1234 for more information.

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