Waimea Canyon State Park
On the western side of Kauai, in the Hawaiian Islands of the United States, lies Waimea Canyon, commonly known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. It is a significant canyon that is up to ten miles (16 kilometers) long and three thousand feet (900 meters) deep.
Waimea, which refers to the erosion of the canyon's red soil, is Hawaiian meaning "reddish water." The Waimea River, one of the wettest rivers on earth, cut a deep canyon in the island's central mountain, Mount Waialeale, creating the canyon. The tholeiitic and post-shield calc-alkaline lavas of the canyon basalt are used to create the canyon. The lavas of the canyon offer proof of extensive faulting and collapse in the island's early history.
An massive fault that runs between the two sides caused a significant collapse that caused a significant downward movement of the island. The beauty of the canyon is made up of a number of breathtaking waterfalls and colored rock layers. Additionally, there are additional trails in the adjacent Kokee State Park for hikers of all abilities, as well as guided trips along the numerous difficult hiking paths and rafting tours that explore the river below.
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Address: Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, HI 96796, US
Phone: +1 808-274-3444
Website: https://hawaiistateparks.org/parks/kauai/waimea-canyon-state-park/
