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Why the
Waimea Canyon
in Hawaii is special
Waimea Canyon on the island of Kauai in Hawaii is one of the most stunning natural wonders in the Pacific.
Visitors enjoy a variety of scenic overlooks and hiking trails.
Waimea Canyon
tips & insights
 Sightseeing
quality is dependent on the weather. On sunny days, the canyon walls and
vegetation are colorfully vibrant. Not so when it rains or clouds hang low. Check
the local weather forecast before starting on your Waimea Canyon trip.
Generally,
the best viewing time is in the morning because it is more likely to be cloudy
in the afternoon (though you risk encountering morning mountain mists).
The best
time for visiting the popular
viewpoint named Waimea Canyon Outlook is the morning. In the afternoon, you will be facing the sun. However, the opposite
is true for some of the viewpoints higher up the road.
Waimea
Canyon is about 16 kilometers (10 miles) long and 1100 meters (3600 feet) deep.
The
road hugs the western rim of Waimea Canyon and is often winding. When you reach its end, you will be approximately 1200 meters
(4,000 feet) above sea level.
There
is a variety of trails ranging from short and easy for tenderfoots to long and
strenuous (down to the valley floor) for hiking enthusiasts.
Dress
in layers. It will be nippy if not colder up there.
A
breathtaking bird's eye view of the Na Pali Coast (a Hillman Bronze Medal
winner) awaits you at road's end at the Pu'u Kila Lookout. Far below is Kalalau
Beach. The vista is best in the morning when the sun is shining
over your shoulder.
Mark
Twain (say some) nicknamed Waimea Canyon the "Grand Canyon of Hawaii". It's
smaller, shallower, rainier and less rugged than the latter, but it boasts a
greater variety of vivid colors.
A
prime source of the river water is Mount Waialeale, which is one of the
wettest spots on earth. The annual rainfall is the equivalent to the height of a
four-story building.
 
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