Sleeping Giant, Kauai

Name: Sleeping Giant
Address: Kauai, United States

#16 among attractions in Kauai

Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain

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Sleeping Giant, also known as Nounou Mountain, is a mountain ridge located west of the towns Wailua and Kapaʻa in the Nounou Forest Reserve on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi. The formation received its common English name both from its resemblance to a reclining human figure, and from a Native Hawaiian legend about a giant who, after great labor or overeating, lay to rest and is yet to awaken. Today Sleeping Giant is a major landmark for tourists visiting Kauai. Hiking trails lead to the highest point of the ridge, or what resembles a forehead. It is located at 22°3′39″N 159°21′19″W. ()

Coordinates: 22°3'41"N, 159°21'18"W

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Kawaihau (Wailua Ahupua`a)Kauai United States

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Sleeping Giant – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fern Grotto, Wailua Falls, Kukui Heiau, ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls.

1.6 miS
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Fern Grotto, Kauai
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2.4 miSW
Double waterfall in lush surroundings
Wailua Falls, Kauai
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1.8 miSE
Archaeological site
Kukui Heiau, Lihue
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0.9 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Waterfall
ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls, Kauai
22 min walk • ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls is a waterfall located on the ʻŌpaekaʻa Stream in Wailua River State Park on the eastern side of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It is a 151-foot waterfall that flows over basalt from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago.
1.4 miSE
Park
Wailua River State Park, Kauai
37 min walk • Wailua River State Park and the Wailua Complex of Heiaus, which it includes, are located on the eastern side of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The park consists primarily of the Wailua River valley, which is the only navigable river in Hawaii. Visitors to this park can kayak, take riverboat cruises and explore the rainforest.
2.7 miW
Temple
Iraivan Temple, Kauai
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3.2 miN
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Hoʻopiʻi Falls, Kauai
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5.2 miNE
22°6'52"N • 159°17'49"W
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Church
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lihue
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1.6 miSE
22°2'52"N • 159°20'6"W
Wailua Beach, Kauai
41 min walk • Beach
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Temple
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