The Trek in a snapshot
Location
South Shore, Kauai, Hawaii
Managing Agency
Unknown
Pets
Allowed
Fees
None
Restrooms
Yes, near parking lot
Camping
Not allowed
Trail Condition
Trail is on a concrete path
Sights
Spouting Horn
Water Info
Bring a bottle of water if needed
Best Season
All
Distance
About 1/10 of a mile
Time Required
Less than 15 minutes
Parking Elevation
20ft
Summit Elevation
Varies slightly
Elevation Difference
Varies slightly
Trek Planner Maps
Trailhead: 21° 53.131’N, 159° 29.631’W
Spouting Horn: 21° 53.082’N, 159° 29.579’W
Experience. Discover. Explore.
Follow along on our adventure then go out on your own!
The spouting horn is just west of Poipu and worth a visit if you haven’t seen it already. The parking lot is fairly large and can fit several dozen cars and buses. There are shops that sell crafts and jewelry too.
This is a very easy and fun experience for all. During high ocean swells there is a natural lava tube that funnels water through the spout and shoots it high in the air. You can even hear it hissing with the water too. When we were there the tides were fairly low so the spout wasn’t shooting out too much water. I have seen pictures with the water shooting up 40+ feet in the air.
There are signs and fences that keep people from walking right up to the spout.
Personal Thoughts
The Spouting Horn is definitely worth a visit if you are in the Poipu area.
