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Waimea Canyon Road
West Kauai
808-335-9975
Koke'e State Park is located at a 4,000 foot elevation
atop Waimea Canyon ridge. The park encompasses 4,345
acres of land and has over 45 miles of trails. A
20-square mile highland bog is known as the Alaka'i
Swamp and is a unique experience.
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The park is home to many rare birds,
many are the only ones of their kind, that live in
the 'ohi'a and sandalwood trees that grow here. The
swamp area is home to the rare alpine plants and native
land mammals, such as the hoary bat.
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The Koke'e Museum serves as the
visitor center for the park and has books and information
about hikes, guides, and tours of the area. The park
stages the Banana Poka Festival every May and the
Eo e Emalani I Alaka'i festival every October.
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Useful Information:
- Educational and informational brochures, books,
and displays about the park, the animals, and the
hiking
- The Park Rangers offer suggestions as to which
trail is most suitable for a hikers interests and
abilities
- Weather and trail conditions are also available
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More Useful Information:
- Campsites
and Lodge
accomodations located here
- Restrooms and fresh water
- No gas stations located in the park - be sure
to fill up before starting out on this trip
- Museum is open 10am - 4pm, daily
- Donations accepted
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DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 50 to Waimea. Turn right on Waimea Canyon
Road. The Koke'e Museum is located between Mile Marker
#15 and 16 on the left. |
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