Description
Ke Ala Hele Makalae is Hawaiian for "The Path that Goes by the Coast," and describes this beautiful multi-use path that will eventually follow the coast from Nawiliwili to Anahola. The trail offers access to recreation areas and beautiful beaches.
As of early 2012, there were 7 completed miles of path. One section connects Lydgate State Park to Wailua Beach Park, and the rest links Kapa'a to Ahihi Point. There is a 2-mile gap between the two segments (between Wailua Beach Park and Kapa'a), which you can bridge via road; however, the shoulders are narrow and the highway is busy, so use caution if cycling. Work is in progress to build a trail that links the two segments.
Parking and Trail Access
For the southern segment parking is available at the north end of Lydgate State Park off Nalu Road by the beach and off Kuhio Highway at Wailua Beach Park. For the northern segment parking is available at the southern end by the boat launch (turn east off Kuhio Hwy onto Kaloloku Rd), at the end of Niu Street at the beach and a few more places along Kuhio Hwy north of Kapa'a Beach Park. There is no official parking north of where Cane Haul Road and Kuhio Hwy intersect.
Beautiful bike ride on our last morning in Kauai
By
rjarvis627
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September, 2012
Rented 3-speed coaster bikes from Coconut Coasters and road the entire trail. It was a beautiful ride and a great way to spend our last morning in Kauai. We do recommend 3-speed bikes as there are some easy hills that are better in a low gear. Several ...
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"Most beutiful paved riding/walking trail I have ever seen"
By
melis1964
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March, 2010
This all coastal path is being built in segments with the finished sections running from South Kapaa to Donkey Beach (which is a few miles north of Kealia) on Kauai's eastern shores.
The path along Kauai's famed Coconut Coast has beautiful wide paved ...
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Kauai Path
By
cmccabe
in
March, 2010
We rode this path in March 2009 and again in March 2010. It is now 4.5 miles long starting in Kapa'a and heading north right at the water's edge. Bike rentals, meals, hotels, and great shopping are easily available in Kapa'a. The trail goes alongside ...
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