Hawaii whitewater - Hanalei, Kauai County Kauai county, Headwaters to Ocean section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The wonderful Kauai County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The starting location is a short drive from Kapaa, as you can see on the road map further down. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The Headwaters to Ocean section is the only paddling section along Hanalei.     You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. Briefly about the general area: Hanalei is a wet place that gets much precipitation; the wettest month of the year is generally January, that's the one that rains the most while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Anini Beach. Hit the beach if you want, Puu Poa Beach is practically right here, and close by you'll discover a wooded neighborhood called Halelea Forest Reserve. All through the warm months here at Hanalei, high temperatures frequently get into the 70's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 60's; night lows in the 40's for Hanalei.   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 Paddler input for Hanalei, Hawaii: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hanalei, Hawaii 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... RQ Hanalei Faye Estate, Hanalei, Kauai 3 miles away At the northern end of Kauai is the Hanalei Faye Estate. A six-bedroom house with an adjacent one-bedroom cottage on three beautiful beachfront acres, lush rolling grounds and spectacular 360-degree v... The St. Regis Princeville Resort, Kauai, Kauai 4 miles away   All Hawaii Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Hawaii. Books about whitewater paddling on Hanalei, Hawaii List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Hanalei, Hawaii. Find a whitewater outfitter in Hawaii Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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.       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 RQ Hanalei Faye Estate, Hanalei, Kauai , 3 miles away The St. Regis Princeville Resort, Kauai, 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