A steep paved road to Pu’u O Kila Lookout in Hawaiʻi

Pu’u O Kila is a jaw dropping lookout at an elevation of 1.266m (4,153ft) above sea level, located in Kauaʻi County, in the US state of Hawaiʻi. The view to the coast is legendary.

Pu’u O Kila Lookout

Where is Pu’u O Kila Lookout?

The lookout is located in the Kokee State Park. The summit hosts a parking lot. Clouds permitting, the views are superb at this location, offering panoramas of the valley, ridged mountains, the ocean and the Alakai Swamp (the highest swamp in the world). It is second wettest place on Earth, where over 450 inches of rain falls per year and is often covered in a shroud of mist.

Is the road to Pu’u O Kila paved?

The road to the lookout is totally paved. It’s called Highway 550. It’s a wonderful drive up the canyon road. It’s pretty narrow and steep and the drive is full of scenic pull-off spots. The lookout sits at the very end of the road.

How long is the road to Pu’u O Kila?

Starting from Waimea, the road to the lookout is 30.89km (19.2 miles) long.

 

 

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