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Waimea Canyon

Koke'e Road (highway 552), Kauai, Hawaii 96752
Description: Dubbed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific by Mark Twain, this ten-mile long canyon weaves through the west side of Kauai, a host of colorful strata peppered with vegetation and the occasional waterfall. The canyon is easily...Read More
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Mark Twain's Grand Canyon of the Pacific

  • 5 out of 5 stars by stfmahoney from Dewey, Arizona
  • February 7, 2004
Mark Twain's Grand Canyon of the Pacific
Quote: Living in Arizona, I could not believe the tour magazine when I read, “Waimea Canyon is Mark Twain’s Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” But once we got there and looked out onto the red rocks, my husband said, “The Grand Canyon on Miracle Grow with a... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

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Waimea Canyon

  • 5 out of 5 stars by thestickman23 from Saddle Brook, New Jersey
  • January 14, 2004
Waimea Canyon
Quote: The Waimea Canyon, which is also called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, is an awe-inspiring gorge on Kauai's West shore. There are two roads leading to Waimea and they intersect higher atop the mountain. They steer you toward Route 552(Koke'e... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

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Wiamea Canyon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by tmartin1 from San Diego, California
  • August 22, 2003
Wiamea Canyon
Quote: I thought people were exaggerating when they compared Waimea Canyon to the Grand Canyon. They're not. It's spectacular! Be sure to take the Waimea Canyon Drive (Hwy 550) turnoff from Hwy 50. Don't take the Koke'e Road (552). The signs will steer... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

From journal First (but not last!) trip to Kauai

Waimea Canyon

  • 5 out of 5 stars by gypsyclan from phoenix, Arizona
  • August 2, 2003
Quote: The Waimea Canyon is called the "Grand Canyon" of Hawaii. A beautiful deep river gorge that lasts approximately 10 miles. There is a winding twisty road that will take you to the top of the canyon. Be sure to take something if you are prone to... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

From journal Aloha Nights

Wiamea Canyon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Copple from El Paso, Illinois
  • April 6, 2003
Quote: Waiamea Canyon is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The road up to the canyon was two lane and very steep. We took Rt. 540 up and Rt. 550 down. Driving to the canyon you will drive through a lot of sugar cane filds and also many... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

From journal Kauai - Poipu Point Vacation

Waimea Canyon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by JenLara from New York City, New York
  • April 2, 2003
Waimea Canyon
Quote: We drove the 17-mile road up and through the canyon itself, and then into Kokee State Park. There are many, many dozens of lookout points to stop at along the way, and try to stop at them all--not just the "official" very touristy ones. Take Waimea... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

From journal Incredible Kauai: Cliffs, Canyons & Sunsets

Waimea Canyon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by moorepa from Benton, Kentucky
  • February 27, 2003
Quote: Drive the mountain roads, stopping along the way to look at the spectacular views of the beautiful Waimea Canyon. Drive on out to the end of the road, and you'll have a breathtaking view as the cliffs drop off into the ocean. Try to go early in... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

From journal Kauai Paradise

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Waimea Canyon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ckelly from albany, New York
  • February 4, 2003
Waimea Canyon
Quote: You cannot go to Kauai without seeing what Mark Twain is accredited with saying is the Pacific’s Grand Canyon. While not as impressive as the Grand Canyon, it is impressive in its' own right. I cannot remember the roads in Arizona, but these roads... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

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Wiamea Canyon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by slabeaume from St. Louis, Missouri
  • July 7, 2002
Wiamea Canyon
Quote: This is a must! This colorful canyon is the largest canyon in the Pacific and is quite beautiful. Stop at the many viewing areas and take a few pictures. Even the drive up the canyon is interesting---the road makes several interesting curves. ... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

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Waimea Canyon - Keke'e Trail

  • 4 out of 5 stars by shakapooh from Sayville, New York
  • May 1, 2001
Quote: This trail waas beautiful. Once you got about 3/4 miles into, the trail splits and you have the choice to go to the cliffs or to the waterfalls. We did both trails and I'm so thrilled that we did. The first cliff was just a nice view, but you got a... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

From journal Honeymoon On Kauai