A Hawaiian Kaleidoscope - Kalepa Ridge Trail Guide and Supplemental Images - February 2012

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courtesy JInnes

Knife-Edged Ridge and Red Hill

Closeup, flanks of Kaaalahina

Brian observes from a distance

Jenn and Brian at Lookout

The return journey is simply a retracing of your steps. The total one-way distance is only just over a mile and about 600 feet of elevation descent, so the climb back up does not take that much effort or time. However, the views are so spectacular that you'll want to stop for lots of looks and photos.

Green Walls of Kalepa Ridge

Grassy Ridge

Climbing back up

Another Kalalau Valley View

Flat, grassy rim

Above unvegetated soil

Slopes of Lama Trees

Back down from the top

Completing Kalepa Ridge Trail

In summary, this trail is fantastic. Quiet, out-of-the-way, and as scenic as anything on this round globe. Just try to ensure you do it when the frequent rains and clouds of Kaua'i are away. It would be a shame to miss seeing scenery this beautiful.

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Interactive Trackmap - Kalepa Ridge Hike - Double-click to expand

Interactive Trackmap - Kalepa Ridge Hike - click to expand

Kalepa Ridge Trail - Hike Data

Start Time: 9:58a.m.

End Time: 12:25p.m.

Duration: 2h26m

Distance: 3.54 km (2.2 mi)

Average Speed: 1.5 km/hr (0.9 mph)

Start Elevation: 4133ft (1260m) *

Max Elevation: 4199ft (1280m) *

Min Elevation: 3564ft (1086m) *