The Alaka?i Wilderness Preserve, popularly known as Alaka?i Swamp, is a montane wet forest on the Hawaiian island of Kaua?i. Although the preserve is home to alpine bogs, it is not a true swamp. It is located on a plateau near Mount Wai?ale?ale, one of the wettest spots on Earth.
The 3.5-mile (5.6 km) Alaka?i Swamp trail is often shrouded in mist. This trail can be reached via the Pihea Vista trail, which is connected to the Pu?u o Kila lookout on Waimea Canyon road. This road is located behind a gate that is directly next to the Kalalau Valley lookout. Due to the rainfall experienced here, potholes are formed and the road is often closed. The end of this trail overlooks Hanalei Bay off in the distance and it is possible to see several waterfalls from the lookout. This area is often shrouded in clouds and is one of the few places on Kaua?i where one may walk through them.
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External links
- Fimrite, Ron (November 2001). "Kauai's Secret Garden". Via Magazine. American Automobile Association.
- Backpacking in the Alakai Swamp and Ascents of Waialeale/Kawaikini
- "Alakai Wilderness Preserve". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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