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Why is it called Sleeping Giant? Local mythology claims that a giant feasted so much during a party in his honor that he laid down for a nap and never woke up.
There are two ways to get to the top of Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain)
1- Sleeping Gian West Trail (AllTrails Link) - 1.7-mile out-and-back trail with great views and relatively easy but steep hike.
2- Sleeping Giant East Trail (AllTrails Link) - 3.4-mile out-and-back trail considered a challenging route that takes 2 hours to complete.
Tips
Try to get an early start because the trail can become hot and crowed in the if you start too late in the day.
Enjoy the view; it's unlike anything else in East Kauai, but be cautious at the top because some of the dropoffs are rather steep.
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Location
Nounou East Trail Head, Kapaa, Hawaii 96746, United States
5711 Lokelani Road, Kapaa, Hawaii 96746, United States
