Waimea Canyon

If you know me well, you know that I love the Grand Canyon hike. I have done it 4 times already. I have now discovered this little gem of a Canyon that I must do. WOW.

Here is a description, taken from a site on Hawaii hikes

Waimea Canyon is the largest canyon in the Pacific and truly a dramatic sight to behold. The

canyon measures 10 miles long, 1 mile wide, and more than 3,500-feet deep. It was carved thousands of years ago by rivers and floods that flowed from Mount Waialeale's summit. The lines in the canyon walls depict different volcanic eruptions and lava flows that have occurred over the centuries. Even though smaller than the Grand Canyon of Arizona, Waimea Canyon rivals the beauty. Numerous lookouts and hikes offer terrific views of every aspect of this natural wonder.

Kalalau Trail

Ok, it is official, this is defintely the trail I am going to do.

Great pictures and very scenic, a bit strenous, but Hey I can do it.

Hawaii (Kauai) - Na Pali Coast Trail

I was trying to find a good hike to do when I am in Honolulu in December when I will be running the Honolulu marathon and a friend of mine from Alaska came up with this fantastic trail.

This hike is different, extreme as a day hike, and one of the best of the Hawaiian Island. This 11 miles Kalalau trail (one way) follows the Na Palie Coast with incredible views of five lush valleys, waterfalls, and ancietn Hawaiian ruins.
The option is to backpack and hike the 11 miles to the beach and camp at the Kalalau beach. What makes this hike different, in addition to its beauty , is the trail can be we and tricky. The repetitive up 400' down 400', makes it for a challenging hike.