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Kauaʻi County
Wailua Homesteads

Chin of the Sleeping Giant – Nounou Trail Shelter loop from Wailua River State Park

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Hiking trails & Routes
Kauaʻi County
Wailua Homesteads

Chin of the Sleeping Giant – Nounou Trail Shelter loop from Wailua River State Park

Hard

5.0

(6)

34

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Chin of the Sleeping Giant – Nounou Trail Shelter loop from Wailua River State Park

02:36

8.43km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.86 km for 32 m

After 5.07 km for 66 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.32 km

Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge across a small river near the start of the sleeping giant hike.

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2

4.30 km

Aloha bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

A little rest from the climb

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3

4.94 km

Great hike, gorgeous views, not for the faint of heart, wear good hiking boots with traction!

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4

5.03 km

Rock Window With View of the Pacific Ocean

Highlight • Natural Monument

Through the rock window you have a beautiful view of the coast and the Pacific 😊

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5

5.07 km

Chin of the Sleeping Giant

Highlight • Summit

Climb onto the giant’s chin to feel on top of the world. Be very careful though, steep cliffs on all sides of the rock.

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6

5.26 km

Nounou Trail Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Rest area shortly before the final climb.

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7

6.28 km

Fruit Stand at the trail head

Highlight • Rest Area

Grab some vitamins for your hike. .50c each. They’re really delicious, we absolutely loved the oranges.

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8.43 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.80 km

2.35 km

774 m

372 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.62 km

1.91 km

774 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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