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Longest River Runs in Hawaii

The longest mapped river runs in Hawaii, ranked from 26 named reaches in the Paddling Hubs network. Reach lengths come from USGS hydrography, so these are real river miles, not estimates.

In this scope: 26 reaches · 142 mi

  1. Waimea RiverNapali Kayak Tours12.1 mi
  2. Hanalei RiverNapali Kayak Tours11.4 mi
  3. Kaukonahua StreamBlue Planet Adventure Co9.8 mi
  4. Lumahaʻi RiverNapali Kayak Tours8.7 mi
  5. North Fork Wailua RiverKayaking in Kauai - Secret Falls8.2 mi
  6. Waikele StreamBlue Planet Adventure Co7.9 mi
  7. South Fork Wailua RiverKayaking in Kauai - Secret Falls7.6 mi
  8. Hulāʻia StreamKayaking in Kauai - Secret Falls7.6 mi
  9. Olokele RiverNapali Kayak Tours7.2 mi
  10. Wainiha RiverKayak Hanalei6.4 mi
  11. Hanapēpē RiverKayaking in Kauai - Secret Falls5.3 mi
  12. Anahola StreamKayaking in Kauai - Secret Falls5.1 mi
  13. Makaweli RiverNapali Kayak Tours4.8 mi
  14. Wailuku River4.7 mi
  15. Punaluʻu StreamKahana Adventures4.4 mi
  16. Waiawa StreamClear Kayak Adventures3.8 mi
  17. Kīlauea StreamNapali Kayak Tours3.7 mi
  18. Poʻomau StreamNapali Kayak Tours3.7 mi
  19. Kōʻula RiverNapali Kayak Tours3.3 mi
  20. Wailau StreamMaui Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals3.1 mi
  21. Kapaʻa StreamKayaking in Kauai - Secret Falls2.7 mi
  22. Honouliuli StreamClear Kayak Adventures2.4 mi
  23. Waikolu StreamMaui Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals2.4 mi
  24. Kuʻia StreamKayaking in Kauai - Secret Falls2.1 mi
  25. Koaiʻe StreamNapali Kayak Tours2 mi

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