Kauhao Ridge Trail

Total Miles
4.4

Technical Rating

7

Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

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Kauhao Ridge Trail
7

Trail Overview

It may be a little slippery when wet due to the clay ground. Expect pinstripes, deep ruts, and high-clearance vehicles. If the trail has been used for a while, there will be giant orb spiders and webs ON the track your windows up--lovely views of the Napali coast and Waimea canyons.

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Kauhao Ridge Trail
Kauhao Ridge Trail

Difficulty

There was a particular difficult section the needed to have a good spotter and an experienced driver. It had VERY deep ruts. This trail will be very slippery when wet due to the clay.

Technical Rating

7

Status Reports

Brett Steuckrath
Feb 03, 2025
Obstructed
Downed Tree

Access Description

This is in the Waimea Canyon State Park, there are fees to park at the established point of interests. The trail is off Highway 550, approximately 1000ft past Polihale Ridge Road or 2.4 miles past Waimea Canyon Lookout. The first part of the trail, you will pass a Boy Scout Camp.

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