With its vast coastline and plenty of incredible hiking trails, it’s ideal to have a pathway that runs alongside the ocean in Hawaii. Along Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast, there’s a multi-use trail that does just that. Called the Ke Ala Hele Makalae, which translates to “The Path That Goes by Coast,” this pathway meanders along the coast, and visitors will experience breathtaking scenery the entire way.

The Kauai Path, Ke Ala Hele Makalae, runs along a portion of the east coast of the island by Kapa’a. Running cliffside between Lydgate State Park and Ahihi Point, this trail is 7.3 miles and relatively flat the whole way.

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There is plenty of parking to be found at multiple points along the length of this trail as well as restroom facilities, picnic tables, and a scenic lookout.

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This multi-use pathway is separate from the highway and is safe for walking, jogging, and biking. It also gives you the views you wouldn’t otherwise get if you were driving on the highway.

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If you decide to bike, you can rent one in the nearby town of Kapa’a.

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Since this is a flat and easy paved pathway, strollers and wheelchairs can easily access it as well.

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There are interpretive signs with information on the sites you’ll encounter along the way. Not only will you enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the great outdoors, but learn something about the cultural, natural, and archeological sites of the area.

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Whether you walk, jog, or bike, make sure to take some time to stop and enjoy the scenic views along the way!

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With water views along the entire stretch, this has to be one of the most scenic pathways in the state! Do you plan on taking a walk, jog, or bike ride along the Ke Ala Hele Makalae trail in Kauai? If you’ve been on this trail before, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

For more information on Ke Ala Hele Makalae, visit the official webpage. If you want to travel along another multi-use pathway along the water, head to our post on Lydgate Beach Park and read about its 2.5-mile trail.

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Address: Kauai Multiuse Path(Ke Ala Hele Makalae), Kapa?a, HI, USA