The storms have blown over, the tradewinds are back, the humidity gone and it’s warm and wonderful once again. Perfect for a little hike suggested by a local to a secluded beach. It starts at the Japanese Cemetery just above Glass Beach and follows the trail along the coast. Only about a 20 minute hike. At first the trail is narrow, red and studded with lava rocks, well above the crashing surf.
trail to secluded beach
It provided excellent views of natural bridges, blow holes and arches carved by the relentless sea. We didn’t linger at these sights for long, anxious to find the secluded beach.
natural bridge
Ahead the trail carved its way through high grass leading us toward a quarry and coffee fields. Soon the beach came into full view, but not easily accessible, we needed to remove our hiking shoes and walk knee deep though the muddy currents of fresh water spilling into the ocean.
the stream crossed to get to the secluded beach
Then sinking into soft gray sand. We found our beach. The sand was firm by the water and fine in texture. We placed our beach sheet on the far end, pulled out our reads and made ourselves comfortable. The Giant yucca were amazing their lances were approximately 8 ft tall but their spires reached thirty feet into the sky.
giant yucca
My more familiar yucca is never more than 4 feet tall. The crabs were dancing along the surf, searching for meal while we rested before following the trail just a little further. We climbed to an elevated area above the beach on another of Kauai’s red dirt roads. We took in breath taking vistas and a view back at our beach blanket in solitude, while the aroma of coffee from Kauai Coffee Company enticed us. This entire adventure was a pleasant 3 hours, then off to our favorite Salt Pond for a cool off swim.
view from above the secluded beach
worth the hike, our secluded beach...see our beach blanket off in the corner
view on the way to the secluded beach
twisted roots hold fast in muddy currents, one final wade through, aloha secluded beach
Rene's travels 