Hawaii whitewater - Hanalei, Kauai County

Kauai county, Headwaters to Ocean section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  If you're coming from Kapaa it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Hanalei doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Headwaters to Ocean stretch is the only one. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you hurry you can
    run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The wonderful Hawaii scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the long summer days highs here at Hanalei
reach the 70's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are generally in the 60's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Hanalei temperatures sink to the 40's. If you want to hit the beach, Puu Poa Beach is nearby.
On a wonderful day it's a magnificent idea to spend the day at Anini Beach, and Halelea Forest Reserve is worth checking out. The high level of rain makes Hanalei a reasonably wet location; most of the rain falls through January while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
 

Hanalei, Headwaters to Ocean road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 22.1182
Longitude: -159.45521

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 22.21777
Longitude: -159.50083

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Current weather conditions at Hanalei, Hawaii
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Local climate location: KANALOHULUHULU 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

RQ Hanalei Faye Estate, Hanalei
3 miles away
At the northern end of Kauai is the Aston Hanalei Faye Estate. A 6-Bedroom House with an adjacent One Bedroom Cottage on three beautiful beachfront acreage of lush rolling grounds and a spectacular...

Hanalei Colony Resort, Hanalei
3 miles away
Nestled on a secluded beach against a backdrop of lush mountains, sits Hanalei Colony Resort, our exclusive little Ha'ena hideaway. It would be hard to imagine a more romantic place than Hanalei Colon...

The St. Regis Princeville Resort, Princeville, Kauai
4 miles away
Where the dazzling allure of blue waters meet magnificent mountains on Kauai?s North Shore, swaying palm trees in soft tropical air frame The St. Regis Princeville Resort in this natural sanctuary. Am...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Kapaa, Hawaii
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hanalei.
 Beaches Near Hanalei:
Puu Poa Beach, Kauai County , 4 miles away
Anini Beach, Kauai County , 4 miles away
Pali Ke Kua Beach, Kauai County , 4 miles away
Sea Lodge Beach, Kauai County , 4 miles away
Waikoko Beach, Kauai County , 4 miles away
 Hotels Near Hanalei:
RQ Hanalei Faye Estate, Hanalei , 3 miles away
Hanalei Colony Resort, Hanalei , 3 miles away
The St. Regis Princeville Resort, Princeville, Kauai , 4 miles away
Hale Aha Bed And Breakfast, Princeville, Kauai , 4 miles away
Outrigger La Nani, Kapaa, Kauai , 12 miles away
 Trails Near Hanalei:
Mhihi Waialae Trail, Kauai County , 7 miles away,  27 hiking miles, 1885 feet elevation difference
Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County , 9 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 440 feet elevation difference
Kalalau Trail, Kauai County , 11 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 664 feet elevation difference
Nualolo Trail, Kauai County , 14 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 1809 feet elevation difference
 Golf Courses Near Hanalei:
Princeville Golf Club, Hanalei , 3 miles away

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