Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve, Kauai
Facts and practical information
The Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve, popularly known as Alakaʻi Swamp, is a montane wet forest on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi. Although the preserve is home to alpine bogs, it is not a true swamp. It is located on a plateau near Mount Waiʻaleʻale, one of the wettest spots on Earth. Due to its unique combination of high elevation and climate, the Alakaʻi Swamp harbors a large number of endangered endemic species that are only found in this area and whose population has been dramatically declining over the last decades. It is designated as a IUCN protected area. ()
Kauai
Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Hanakapiai Falls, Kawaikini, Mount Waialeale, Keanapuka Mountain.