Hawaii whitewater - Hanalei, Kauai County

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

 
  The natural beauty of Hawaii and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Hanalei doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Headwaters to Ocean section is the only one. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Kapaa, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Hanalei comes
    with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 60's while Hanalei nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 40's. On a wonderful day it's a great idea to spend the day
at Puu Poa Beach.
Anini Beach is close to Hanalei if you're in a beach type of mood, and you don't must go far to enjoy Halelea Forest Reserve. Hanalei is a reasonably wet place regularly with much precipitation; the month with most of the rain is January; the driest of the months is June.
 

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.

Hanalei Colony Resort, Hanalei, Kauai
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...

Princeville Resort, Kauai
4 miles away
Situated on a verdant bluff on the north shore of Kauai, the Princeville Resort offers guest rooms and public areas with breathtaking panoramic views of emerald mountains and the turquoise waters of H...

Hale Aha Bed And Breakfast, Princeville, Kauai
4 miles away
Come join us at Princeville Bed and Breakfast where we have 10 miles of beautiful sand beaches.... so you can swin, surf, sail, kayak, fish, snorkel, bike, windsurf, collect shells, or just stroll or ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Kapaa, Hawaii
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kapaa, Hawaii, the metro area neareast to Hanalei. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

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:
Hanalei Colony Resort, Hanalei, Kauai , 3 miles away
Princeville Resort, Kauai , 4 miles away
Hale Aha Bed And Breakfast, Princeville, Kauai , 4 miles away
RQ Kauai Beach at Makaiwa, Kapaa, Kauai , 12 miles away
Aston Islander On The Beach, 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
 Lakes Near Hanalei

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