Waialeale - Blue Hole Adventure

My hike into Wai'ale'ale to the back wall (Wailua Headwaters) on Kauai. One of the toughest and most technical hikes I've ever done, but an amazing journey and story.

[IsolationMusic]

I have personally been all the way to the back wall. #1 you best be in incredible shape and start well before the sun comes up #2 You MUST have a 4WD vehicle and sometimes water crossings will prevent you from access #3 There are many trails that are used for hunting and WONT lead you to the back wall so make sure you stay as close to the river as possible. #4 Your entire body will be soaking wet and muddy within the first 1/2 mile and will remain that way the entire rest of the day. #5 there are many places where if you fall or make a mistake you WILL DIE #6 This is NOT a hike and requires you to be bent over on all 4’s frequently... #7 there are basic instructions in the “Kauai revealed” book but sometimes can be hard to follow, again stick close to the river and don’t be fooled by marked hunting trails #8 if you are moving at a very fast pace you can expect to make it up in 4-5 hours, but remember you have to go all the way back down AND drive out safely. #9 If you do get injured or stuck there will be no help for DAYS... there is no access via helicopter and the 4WD trail can get blocked by fallen trees or flooded rivers. #10 The hike WILL be the most adventurous thing you ever done in your life and is nothing like youve ever seen... with 3 thousand foot walls surrounding you it really makes you appreciate the vastness of nature. The Blue Hole is NOT a real destination and is NOT worth all the effort just to go there and turn back... The back wall IS however worth it and would a once in a lifetime experience. (Use any of these steps at your own risk, you most likely will be injured and be extremely fatigued... you may also have the best nights rest of your life following the adventure)

[LaniJeb]

That water is probably the cleanest in the world

Mt. Wai`ale`ale is absolutely fantastic! It`s like a fantasyland!

[robertjensen]

Is there any way at all possible, to get to the very top of that mountain, where the water source is?   I assume that part is very close to the "wettest spot on Earth" we hear about.

[AngeloQ]

awesome, how did you find it? my friend and I are trying to go there in a month. thanks!

[CHARLIEBITESHARD]

How many hours did it take you? Great video by the way.

[lelandstreasurechest]

Man. That's an awesome place. How did u get there.

[mariaheiuraitchener]

word of advice, most sacred place to Hawaiian peoples not a place for everyone to go cus they feel like it‼️educate yourselves on Hawaiian history prior to even arriving on islands . Akua pu