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If the parking lot looks like this, you know you are in for a muddy trail.

Small bridge to the trail.

A commonly seen plant on this trail is this beautiful purple mountain orchid.

Detail of the wild orchid.

Blue porterweed is another commonly seen flower on this trail and around Hawaii in general.

Paper-like bark.

There are many steep sections on this trail.

Views along the way through the thick foliage.

Moss growing on the wet wood.

Detail of the wild orchid.

There are dozens and dozens of species of plants and trees on this one hike.

Moss growing on the wet wood.

The final steep ascent.

The lookout has some benches to rest and enjoy the view.

Looking down onto Hanalei Bay.

Looking down onto Hanalei Bay.

The storied ‘ohi‘a lehua tree and its iconic and unique red flowers. These were the earliest colonizers of the islands after the lava cooled.

There are several species of ferns on the trail as well.

Pinecone ginger, also known as shampoo ginger.

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