This road accesses Hunting Unit "A" and "J" and the Contour Road. It passes from Waimea Canyon State Park into the Pu‘u Ka Pele Forest Reserve.



Additional Information
Allowed Access
Activities
Rules & Regulations
Directions
Access via Highway 550 at the 13 mile marker. Travel the unpaved road with the Na Ala Hele sign "Kauhao/Kaaweiki" for .25 miles.
Special Conditions
Hunter access road. Slippery. The gate for vehicular traffic below the Contour Road is closed during non-hunting days. Caution should be used during weekends and state holidays when hunting activities are open. Non-hunters are advised to wear bright colored clothing and stay on established trails. This road may also be closed for HIGH FIRE DANGER. Call the Kauai Forestry Office at 274-3433 for any notices. Do not use any trail or access road that is not delineated by name and color and that may also be displayed on these maps. The marked features are managed for public recreational use. Other trails or roads that branch off from the public features may be on private property, and are not managed for any public recreational use. Access is subject to adjacent landowner approval, and if used without authorization, you will be trespassing and possibly putting yourself at risk. Downloadable resources are provided below.
Features
- Nature Study
Simple Trail Tips
- Stay on trail
- Check the weather
- Watch the time
- Avoid undue risk
- Read all posted signs
- Respect other trail users
- Pack out at least what you pack in
Dog Owners
Hunting may be in progress on or near this hiking trail. Hunting dogs may be off-leash while engaged in the hunt. Hikers must keep their dogs leashed at all times and remove dog waste while on this trail.
Activities
- Bicycle
- Equestrian
- 4-wheel drive
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Pedestrian
Hazards
- Dangerous Cliff
- Hunting Area
Contact Information
Stewardships
- Managed ByHawaiʻi Division of State Parks
- Managed ByNā Ala Hele Trail & Access Program