Kayaking the Wailua River to Secret Falls
Aloha,
It’s not often that I get the chance to really play “tourist” (something I really like to do, by the way…) but this last Saturday was an exception. I’d recently won a guided tour up the Wailua River to “Secret Falls” at the Kilauea School’s Fundraiser Silent Auction, donated by Wailua River Guides in Kapaa. I took my tour, purchased a second one, and in short order my friend and I were happily paddling our kayak up the river with Grant, our awesome guide, and two other couples from the Mainland.
Kayaking the river is great fun with beautiful views all the way to where the hike begins.
Our fearless leader was an endless source of information, giving us historical information on the sacredness of the area. He showed us terraced areas along the trails where the Ali’i, Queens and the “rest of the people” used to dine and live and also pointed out other areas of interest.
(The trail is beautiful and shaded.)
The hike is about a mile, and is relatively easy except for a couple of areas that were muddy and a little slippery.
(Yes, it was muddy. Don’t wear your new shoes!)
The pace is relaxed, casual and temperature cool as you are never in direct sun while on the trail, the canopy of vegetation is so dense.
(This is “the gang” heading in to the falls.)
The falls are absolutely beautiful, not too deep (you can stand up in most places) and a little cool. You simply must wear your swimsuit and plan to go in just to say you did!
(Uluwehi Falls.)
Lunch is provided at Uluwehi falls, (this is the real name of the falls) which included sandwiches, along with soft drinks, fruit and dessert. Our hike back out took us past another smaller falls known as Queens Bath which is where the Queens used to bathe.
(Queen’s Bath.)
The total trip took about 5 hours, starting at 12:30 and ending around 5:30.
If you’re looking for something enjoyable to do, I recommend giving this a try. There are many companies which provide tours of the River. I personally can recommend Wailua River Guides but do your research, take your pick and have a great time.
Aloha, Elaine
(Grant, the best guide ever!)
Elaine Schaefer (R, GRI, ABR)
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