Two Sierra Club Hikes — Sleeping Giant and Kuilau Ridge
Event Details
When: February 22nd and 23rd
Location: Kuilau Ridge Trail, Keahua Arboretum
Nounou Moutain East Side Ascent
Organizer: Sierra Club Kauai
Website: https://sierraclubkauai.org/kauai-group-hikes-clean-ups-service-projects/
Event Description
The Sierra Club, Kauai Chapter is leading two great hikes on Kauai’s east side this coming weekend.
Saturday, February 22:
Kuilau Ridge Trail: This hike is considered easy to moderate or 3.5miles with a 280 feet elevation change. It is a gentle steady walk on a wide path with sweeping view of lush valleys and Mount Waiʻaleʻale and Makaleha Mountain Ranges. This excursion offers great rewards without a lot of effort, including glorious views and ever-present bird songs. Hike to bridge and picnic tables for lunch. Call the leader, Vivian Hager, 808-652-3234 for the start time and location.
Sunday, February 23:
Nounou Mountain (AKA Sleeping Giant) — Ascent from the East: This is considered an intermediate hike of 3.2 miles with a 1,000 feet elevation change. Nounou Mountain dominates the Royal Coconut Coast and offers spectacular panoramic ocean, and interior mountain views. We will explore the east side and summit.
Call the leader, Julio Magalhães, 650-906-2594 for the start time and location.
