Waimea Canyon State Park

Waimea Canyon State Park is the most beautiful valleys in Hawaii, with red soil, lush green woods, meandering streams, tumbling waterfalls, and black volcanic rocks. The canyon, famous as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, runs for 14 miles and reaches depths of 3,600 feet.

Waimea Canyon is so picturesque that you'll find it tough to leave once you've arrived, regardless of your plans for the rest of the day. The top and lower viewpoint sites (Puu ka Pele and Puu hinahina) on Waimea Canyon Drive provide panoramic vistas of craggy crags and deep mountain valleys and are visited by most visitors.

The canyon's environment includes a variety of colored rock strata and some breathtaking waterfalls. There are guided tours offered along the numerous tough hiking paths and rafting trips that explore the river below and other trails for all ability levels in the nearby Kokee State Park.