The Ni'ihau & Lehua Crater Vista at Pu'u ka Pele Forest Reserve in Waimea, Hawaii (Kauai) is an easy roadside walk to a view of the island of Ni'ihau and Lehua Crater.
This is not a hike and barely a walk - simply just a few steps from your car out to a nice vista point. Total mileage is less than 0.1-miles and is negligible. The island of Ni'ihau is located on the horizon on the left-hand side while the Lehua Crater is on the right-side on the horizon.
Parking
Visitors will find parking near the coordinates provided at a small parking turnout. The turnout is large enough to fit a few vehicles.
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.
This is not a hike and barely a walk - simply just a few steps from your car out to a nice vista point. Total mileage is less than 0.1-miles and is negligible. The island of Ni'ihau is located on the horizon on the left-hand side while the Lehua Crater is on the right-side on the horizon.
Parking
Visitors will find parking near the coordinates provided at a small parking turnout. The turnout is large enough to fit a few vehicles.
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.
