Sleeping Giant

Nounou Mountain (Sleeping Giant)

Sunrise hike up Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mtn.), then onto Wailua Falls and Moloaa Beach. Ended the day with a sublime south shore sunset.
  • Trailhead:

    Sleeping Giant Trailhead in Wailua on Haleilio Road at 22.061437, -159.346602

  • Difficulty:

    Moderate with some mild Class II.

  • Aesthetic Rating:

    Spectacular sunrise views.

  • Distance:

    4 mile round trip with 1,100 ft. of elevation gain.

  • Type:

    Dayhike

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