Hiking Kauai | Weeping Wall at Mount Waialeale

In this video, Wild and Growing teams up with our close friends to hike the elusive and very challenging Weeping Wall Hike. Although this hike is not very long, only about 6 miles round trip, or steep about 2,000 FT of elevation, it is challenging for a number of reasons. First, the trail is only accessible by a high clearance off-roading vehicle or a treacherous hike which can approximately double the mileage for your overall hike. Second, the trail is not well marked and you MUST go with an experienced hiker who’s done it before many times. There are guides who you can hire to bring you or if you are like us you have some experienced friends! Lastly, you must have Tabis (a specialized shoe for sea fishing which is designed to prevent slipping in water and on rocks) or any felt bottom water shoe because they grip wet rocks better than hiking boots or sneakers. This is necessary because just about the whole hike is sloshing your way up a river.

The above might have sounded very intimidating and tiring for you, luckily we filmed our experience so you can still witness this spectacular hike! This hike is not accessible for most people so we hope this video will help you experience the beauty of Mount Waialeale and the magnificent weeping wall without getting in danger. You can also experience this amazing site by taking a helicopter tour of the island. Many tours view Mt Waialeale and we saw many helicopters on our hike. This is a much safer option for anyone who is not an extremely experienced hiker with a guide.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS HIKE ALONE OR WITHOUT THE GUIDE OF AN EXPERIENCED HIKER. DOING SO IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS

Music by David Moran.

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[unknownna]

whoa the hike is soo pretty wow, but it also looks so steep and dangerous, too. Kauai is gorgeous! There's literally green everywhere.

[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)

[LinaandDanTravel]

Enjoyed your hiking guys. Feels like I am hiking with you. Crossing the river looks fun but I bet the water was freezing cold. 🏔

[HippiieLoveOfficial]

You Should Try Adding Small Clips Of What You Wear When Hiking! Best Was The Water Fall I Think It Was ! I think I Would have stoped to Throw myself in the water as well ! Seems like So Much Fun ! Everything Was Beautiful As Always !

[LorjayMissLJBeauty]

Great vid, I love to hike ! And I love interesting facts too! Such a good idea putting them though out!

[XOXOJulianne]

Gosh! I bet this was amazing. I’ve been eating to go to awesome scenery like this!

[amandatorres]

Beautiful views I love how you put facts Threw out the video

[christopherrobinson]

Great video, coming this weekend and will see if it's possible. Feel like hiking it again? How long did it take you total?

[hillbillyconservatory]

Hannah and The Mushrooms of the World! I didn't realize David made your music! This video is insanely cool!!!+

[XOXOJulianne]

Oh this is so gorgeous, I love hiking! So fun!

[davidfurino]

That was a pretty dry day you picked, nice, aloha from Kauai

[MomlifeVermont]

So beautiful. Define my not an easy hike at all. Bet the sites make all the work with it.

[Kenkoopa]

beginner question here but in the video it says not to wear hiking boots... what kind of footwear would be good for a hike like this crossing streams etc? Thanks for sharing looks INCREDIBLY beautiful. Probably too difficult for me but I can dream :)

[JackJinCA]

Love it! My wife and I plan to hike blue hole on Jan 11, 2020. Do you have a recommend experience hiker guide ? Thanks

[marissastevens]

Dream hike, do you know any guides that you would recommend?

[ninjaboy]

The area where they were dancing in the beginning is the T-rex Paddock from Jurassic Park.

[WildandGrowing]

Have you traveled to Kauai or Hawaii in general? What was your most memorable experience?

[xiaolongli]

I tried, but were blocked the stream before the forest… it was too strong I couldn’t cross it, and i might be flooded away if I step in… so sad. But I got some good drone shot…

Btw, these helicopters really annoying and making so much noise, like no any birds can live near blue hole….
We should ban the helicopter!