Waimea Travel Guide

Wettest Spot On the Planet  

As you hike or drive up Waimea Canyon you will find Wai'ale'ale, known as the Wettest Spot on Earth. If you drove up here, park and take a hike around. You'll get a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. Take the time to hike around and explore a bit. It's well worth the drive. When I was up there I never ran into another person. It was a great way to spend the day. Don't forget your camera!

Waimea Canyon is the largest canyon in the Pacific and truly a dramatic sight to behold. The canyon measures 10 miles long, 1 mile wide, and more than 3,500-feet deep. It was carved thousands of years ago by rivers and floods that flowed from Mount Waialeale's summit. The lines in the canyon walls depict different volcanic eruptions and lava flows that have occurred over the centuries. Numerous lookouts and hikes offer terrific views of every aspect of this natural wonder. The canyon is protected by the Koke'e State Park and has 45 miles of trails that run through the canyon and the nearby Alakai Swamp.