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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
The Kuamo'o Nounou Trail begins behind a gate off of the street.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
A bridge crosses a stream, before the trail begins to climb up Nounou Mountain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
The trail begins by wrapping around the bottom of the mountain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
The trail enters into the dense forest, this portion can be muddy.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
The path eventually hits the fork with the Sleeping Giant West Trail and begins a steady climb.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
Views open up as the route gains in elevation.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
The wide trail reaches a plateau with tables and benches.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
Views from the top of the wide trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
A single track trail continues beyond the benches and heads toward the summit.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
Heading to the peak of Nounou Mountain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
Views opening up over Wailua and Kauai's eastern shore.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/05/2021
Views from the top.