PhenomenalWoman - Jun 11, 2021 11:33 am Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2021
Muddin'
A wet and muddy climb to beautiful views. Summit was roped off for a search and rescue, so no interior views to the canyon, but glad to reach the top regardless. Kaua'i is gorgeous!
T. White - Oct 22, 2020 9:00 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2010
Lucky day
Hit this on the way to Kilohana. Weather was pretty fine! Still remember the mud, though.
hightinerary - May 22, 2017 12:15 am Date Climbed: May 22, 2017
Pu'u Pihea There
A fun and very scenic hike, worth the long drive up Waimea Canyon Drive. I also enjoyed some post hike beer at Koke'e Lodge.
cheetah262 - Jan 23, 2017 12:17 pm Date Climbed: Dec 15, 2016
Muddy fun!
Stopped by the Kauai Humane Society to pick up a field trip dog and then continued through the canyon to the end of the road/trailhead. Although the trail in some parts was very muddy, the day was actually quite nice and we had a great time. However, we were both filthy muddy when we finished and I was a bit embarrassed returning Archie to the KHS in such a state. They were understanding though and glad he had a great hike!
Baarb - May 31, 2015 10:28 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2015
Cracking
Had great weather so trail dry as. Views were excellent throughout. Continued onwards through the swamp.
David Mortensen - Mar 31, 2012 5:24 am Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2012
Pihea
It was extremely muddy when I did this hike. I had to use both hands to pull myself up the last 1/10 of a mile to keep from slipping. The viewpoints along the trail are actually better than the summit itself. It is a great hike.
ericd - Aug 27, 2010 11:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2010
Up and down before dark
We started way late in the day but what can i say ...on vacation. Made it to the slick rock outcropping at top of the initial ridge @2000'. Soft front pointing and paradise views on an ideal ridge climb.
I'm laughing as I write this because as silly as it sounds, I could not have made it to the summit without the use of my hands; my wife an I were up to our ankles in muck and had to scale at least two active streams to get to the top; there are lots of tree roots you can grab on. If you like wet mud and outstanding views, this hike is for you; don't bring boots, bring Teva's. Watch out for the overhanging soggy precipice beneath the summit; it looks like it could go any day now and it's probably a 500ft vertical drop, bounce, bounce, etc.
TxMountaineerJr - Mar 20, 2008 5:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007
Does this count?
Ok, so does an in utero climb count here on SP? I'm still learning how things work...
Mommy did a great job of taking me up to the summit of Pihea, but I still made her kind of tired. I wonder when they're going to take me back there to climb it on my own?
Well, I guess I should worry about the whole walking & talking things first...
txmountaineer - Jan 7, 2008 6:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007
An afternoon stroll...
My wife, Carol, and I hiked out to the summit of Pihea to enjoy the beauty of this high area on Kauai. The baby kept getting tired, though...
PhenomenalWoman - Jun 11, 2021 11:33 am Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2021
Muddin'A wet and muddy climb to beautiful views. Summit was roped off for a search and rescue, so no interior views to the canyon, but glad to reach the top regardless. Kaua'i is gorgeous!
T. White - Oct 22, 2020 9:00 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2010
Lucky dayHit this on the way to Kilohana. Weather was pretty fine! Still remember the mud, though.
hightinerary - May 22, 2017 12:15 am Date Climbed: May 22, 2017
Pu'u Pihea ThereA fun and very scenic hike, worth the long drive up Waimea Canyon Drive. I also enjoyed some post hike beer at Koke'e Lodge.
cheetah262 - Jan 23, 2017 12:17 pm Date Climbed: Dec 15, 2016
Muddy fun!Stopped by the Kauai Humane Society to pick up a field trip dog and then continued through the canyon to the end of the road/trailhead. Although the trail in some parts was very muddy, the day was actually quite nice and we had a great time. However, we were both filthy muddy when we finished and I was a bit embarrassed returning Archie to the KHS in such a state. They were understanding though and glad he had a great hike!
Baarb - May 31, 2015 10:28 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2015
CrackingHad great weather so trail dry as. Views were excellent throughout. Continued onwards through the swamp.
David Mortensen - Mar 31, 2012 5:24 am Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2012
PiheaIt was extremely muddy when I did this hike. I had to use both hands to pull myself up the last 1/10 of a mile to keep from slipping. The viewpoints along the trail are actually better than the summit itself. It is a great hike.
Mooner - Aug 7, 2011 9:58 pm
Up I goTagged that
ericd - Aug 27, 2010 11:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2010
Up and down before darkWe started way late in the day but what can i say ...on vacation. Made it to the slick rock outcropping at top of the initial ridge @2000'. Soft front pointing and paradise views on an ideal ridge climb.
sierramtngoat - Jul 25, 2010 9:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2010
class three mud bathI'm laughing as I write this because as silly as it sounds, I could not have made it to the summit without the use of my hands; my wife an I were up to our ankles in muck and had to scale at least two active streams to get to the top; there are lots of tree roots you can grab on. If you like wet mud and outstanding views, this hike is for you; don't bring boots, bring Teva's. Watch out for the overhanging soggy precipice beneath the summit; it looks like it could go any day now and it's probably a 500ft vertical drop, bounce, bounce, etc.
goofball - Jul 9, 2009 3:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2009
Nice viewDown into Kalalu Valley
TxMountaineerJr - Mar 20, 2008 5:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007
Does this count?Ok, so does an in utero climb count here on SP? I'm still learning how things work...
Mommy did a great job of taking me up to the summit of Pihea, but I still made her kind of tired. I wonder when they're going to take me back there to climb it on my own?
Well, I guess I should worry about the whole walking & talking things first...
txmountaineer - Jan 7, 2008 6:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007
An afternoon stroll...My wife, Carol, and I hiked out to the summit of Pihea to enjoy the beauty of this high area on Kauai. The baby kept getting tired, though...