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Kōkeʻe State Park

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42: 87: 62: 301: 94: 69: 174: 326:, length: 3.25 mi (5.23 km). A trail with mesic and dryland native plants, it has views into the steep-sided Nuʻalolo and Awaʻawapuhi Valleys. Return climb of 1,620 ft (490 m). 724: 514: 607: 683: 752: 706: 1235: 825: 200:, which focuses on the weather, vegetation, and bird life; a lodge which serves food and sells gifts; cabins for rent; and hiking trails. The park is just north of 165: 316:
to the rim of Wainiha Pali with sweeping view of the north shore. This birdwatching trail is often wet, slippery and muddy. The majority of this trail is a plank
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The main attractions of Kōkeʻe State Park trails are the native vegetation, native forest birds, and the scenic cliffside views. Situated on a
86: 1177: 1142: 1046: 792: 787: 782: 772: 616: 1051: 61: 446:, length: 1 mi (1.6 km). Mosaic of ʻōhiʻa and koa/ʻōhiʻa montane mesic forests with alien weed problems and hurricane damage. 1207: 945: 875: 673: 650: 593: 1262: 767: 698: 668: 332:, length: 0.6 mi (0.97 km). This trail traverses a mix of planted alien and native forest types, including Coast Redwood ( 420:, length: 0.25 mi (0.40 km). Easy roadside nature trail through dry shrubland with plants identified. Sweeping views of 1061: 747: 465: 1192: 1097: 935: 920: 757: 1217: 1257: 910: 833: 534: 1212: 479: 313: 247: 1036: 885: 1167: 815: 1102: 1056: 983: 571: 1008: 498:, length: 0.6 mi (0.97 km). A trail from which to see a relatively intact koa/ʻōhiʻa montane mesic forest. 410:, length: 1.2 mi (1.9 km). This trail wanders through somewhat disturbed koa/ʻōhiʻa forest. Recovery from 366:, length: 1.8 mi (2.9 km). A trail with views of Waimea and Poʻomau Canyons. The trail follows the rim of 968: 870: 847: 645: 1182: 1132: 930: 925: 716: 1157: 1003: 915: 900: 734: 421: 377: 367: 201: 1152: 1197: 1137: 998: 262: 993: 950: 266:) trees. The park receives around 70 inches (1,800 mm) of rain per year, mostly from October to May. 430:, length: 1.6 mi (2.6 km). Disturbed ʻōhiʻa montane mesic forest with some intact forest areas. 895: 487: 356: 1079: 458:, length: 3.75 mi (6.04 km). Trail through koa/ʻōhiʻa montane mesic forests and an ʻaʻaliʻi ( 1202: 1117: 1107: 973: 810: 334: 289: 350:, length: 0.5 mi (0.80 km). This trail is an alternate access to the Canyon Trail. Native 988: 880: 504:, length: 1 mi (1.6 km). This trail provides an example of a native koa/ʻōhiʻa forest. 1187: 1122: 1041: 452:, length: 0.1 mi (0.16 km). A starter trail to learn about native forest vegetation. 401: 351: 460: 274: 197: 193: 862: 575: 1172: 890: 475: 270: 243: 178: 46: 538: 400:, length: 0.1 mi (0.16 km). A short trail that accesses other trails in the 17: 1251: 437: 411: 390:, length: 1.7 mi (2.7 km). A trail developed to construct and maintain the 118: 1147: 474:, length: 3.7 mi (6.0 km). A nature/birdwatching trail along the rim of 300: 1162: 1127: 1112: 580: 391: 340: 278: 1031: 256: 376:, length: 0.1 mi (0.16 km). A spur trail leading to a viewpoint of 222: 209: 145: 132: 585: 317: 242:
between 3,200 and 4,200 ft (980 and 1,280 m), much of Kōkeʻe is a
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with a view of Nuʻalolo Valley. Return climb of 1,570 ft (480 m).
568: 251: 196:. It includes the Kōkeʻe Museum at the 15 mi (24 km) marker on 1071: 239: 620: 960: 436:, Length: 2.5 mi (4.0 km). Scenic, but steep trail into 299: 189: 172: 114: 235:
and includes 4,345 acres (17.58 km) of mountainous terrain.
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Park located in northwestern Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands, US
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and transition to koa forest from drier conditions is evident.
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Civilian Conservation Corps Camp in Koke'e State Park
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Vegetation near Waipoʻo Falls along the Canyon Trail.
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Archived from 858: 633: 608: 594: 586: 31: 344:) groves and disturbed koa/ʻōhiʻa forest. 93: 68: 1218:Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area 951:Wailuku River State Park / Rainbow Falls 526: 941:Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area 906:Kohala Historical Sites State Monument 569:Kōkeʻe & Na Pali Coast Trail Guide 1153:Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument 1047:Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area 661:National Historical Parks & Sites 7: 1213:Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area 1027:Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiau State Monument 891:Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park 109: 384:are often seen on the canyon walls. 1178:Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau State Monument 1143:Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area 946:Wailoa River State Recreation Area 896:Kekaha Kai (Kona Coast) State Park 876:Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area 277:. 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Koke'e State Park

Kalalau Valley
Map showing the location of Kōkeʻe State Park
Map showing the location of Kōkeʻe State Park
Kauaʻi
United States
22°7′49″N 159°39′32″W / 22.13028°N 159.65889°W / 22.13028; -159.65889
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

Kalalau Valley
Kauaʻi
Hawaiian Islands
State Road 550
Waimea Canyon State Park
22°7′49″N 159°39′32″W / 22.13028°N 159.65889°W / 22.13028; -159.65889
plateau
montane
mesic forest
rainfall
Acacia koa
Metrosideros polymorpha
Kalalau Valley
native Hawaiians
Jack London
Queen Emma of Hawaii

wet forest
boardwalk
Sequoia sempervirens

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