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Hanalei Pier

Hanalei Pier in Hanalei, Hawaii (Kauai) is an easy 0.2-mile out-and-back universal access walk that leads down the historic Hanalei Pier, featuring stunning views of Hanalei Bay and the surrounding mountain ranges.

This is not a hike, but rather a nice scenic walk that features some of the best views on Kauai. Views from the pier include docked boats in Hanalei Bay, a 2,800-foot waterfall cascading down a mountain in the distance, and often paddleboarders cruising around in the calm waters of the bay.

Parking
Visitors will find parking at the Black Pot Beach Park parking lot at the coordinates provided. There are two main lots which both hold a couple dozen vehicles each; however, parking fills up quickly, so show up early to claim a spot.

Respecting the Land
Hawaiian land is considered sacred to native Hawaiians and many locals, so please stay on-trail, take nothing but photos, and leave nothing but footprints. Respect the locals - don't stay for long and have a backup hike planned in case the parking lot is full.
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Know Before You Go

  • Hanalei Pier offers an easy, 0.2-mile scenic walk with universal access and beautiful views of Hanalei Bay and surrounding mountains.
  • The pier provides views of docked boats, a distant waterfall, and paddleboarders in the bay.
  • Parking is available at Black Pot Beach Park, but it fills up quickly, so arriving early is recommended.
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Distance
0.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
6 min
Elev. Gain
2'
Rating
5.0
Added
July 03, 2022
Updated
July 20, 2022

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Total Change
2'
Ascent
2'
Descent
2'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    22.213126, -159.496179
  2. Main Trailhead

    22.212855, -159.496463

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Universal Access

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July 02, 2022
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