{ "item_title" : "Kauai Hiking & Trail Guide 2026-2027", "item_author" : [" Thomas A. Ridgeway "], "item_description" : "KAUAI HIKING & TRAIL GUIDE 2026-2027Kalalau Trail and Nā Pali Coast Routes, Waimea Canyon Overlooks, Waterfall Paths, Jungle Ridges, Shoreline Walks, Permits, Maps, Seasonal Conditions, and Safety PlanningAre You Ready to Walk the Most Dramatic Coastline in the World?Some islands ask you to relax. Kauai asks you to show up prepared. This is the island where cliffs rise four thousand feet straight from the sea, where a two-mile walk can humble a fit hiker, and where the reward for respecting the trail is scenery most people only ever see in photographs.This guide exists to help you meet Kauai on its own terms, with real information instead of guesswork.What You'll Find InsideThe Kalalau Trail and Nā Pali Coast, mile by mile, Kēʻē Beach to Hanakāpīʻai Beach, the Hanakāpīʻai Falls side trip, and the demanding push toward Kalalau Beach across Crawler's Ledge, with honest guidance on what each stretch asks of you.Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe in full the Awaʻawapuhi and Nuʻalolo ridge trails, the Pihea Trail and Alakaʻi Swamp cloud forest, and drive-up overlooks.East and Central Kauai's rainforest ridges Nounou Mountain's three approaches, the Kuilau Ridge and Moalepe trails, and the Powerline Trail.South Shore and shoreline walking the Māhāʻulepū Heritage Trail and easier coastal options for lower-commitment days.Permits and reservations explained clearly the Nāpali Coast camping permit system, Hāʻena State Park entry and parking reservations, shuttle logistics, and exactly what to book and when.Detailed maps throughout a full island orientation map plus dedicated maps for the Nā Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe, East and Central Kauai, the South Shore, and close-up trail maps for the Kalalau Trail, the Awaʻawapuhi and Nuʻalolo loop, and Nounou Mountain, so you always know exactly where you are.Weather, flash floods, and real safety planning how to read a rising stream, when to turn around, and what to check before you leave the trailhead.Complete gear, navigation, and recovery guidance, plus 3-day, 5-day, and 7-day itineraries for beginners, families, and experienced hikers.A Few Questions Worth Asking Before You GoDo you need a permit for the Kalalau Trail? Only past Hanakāpīʻai this guide shows exactly where that line falls, map included.Can you hike Kauai without a rental car? Sometimes this guide tells you honestly which regions that works for.What should you do if a stream crossing looks too high? Wait. This guide explains why that decision matters more than any other on the trail.Why This Guide Is DifferentThis isn't a collection of postcard descriptions. It's built the way an experienced hiker plans a trip: region by region, trail by trail, with permits, parking, mud, and turnaround points addressed directly. Every major hike is paired with a clear map, so guidance and terrain always line up.Kauai changes with the seasons, and this guide changes with it covering wet-season waterfalls and dry-season ridge hikes alike, so it stays useful whichever month you land.Your Kauai Story Starts HereWhether you're planning a short coastal walk or building toward the full Kalalau Trail, this guide gives you the confidence to choose the right hike for the day you're having and the judgment to know when to turn back.Scroll up and click Buy Now, and start planning the Kauai trip you'll still be talking about years from now.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/819/278/9798192782187_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "14.99", "online_price" : "14.99", "our_price" : "14.99", "club_price" : "14.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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