Excelsior Canyon (Punalau Stream)

Excelsior Canyon (Punalau Stream) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Punalau Creek.

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‌	Difficulty:‌3C III (v3a4 III) Swift water Raps:‌9-10, max ↨150ft Metric Overall: 4-6h  ⟷3mi Approach:  ↑200ft Descent:  ⟷0.6mi  ↓745ft No Red Tape:‌ Shuttle:‌Required 30min Vehicle:Passenger
Location:	20.8565, -156.1765
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Best season:	Nov-Apr winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	Pacific North America United States Hawaii  Maui North Shore

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Introduction

Great canyon. Small rappels until the last one. Although flow can be tame compared to many in the vicinity, considered to be top-tier due to the narrows, a rarity on the island. Sporty and committing at higher flows. It can become dry in summer after long periods without rain. The banner photo is a low level of flow.

Approach

Parking spots are approximate. Due to limited parking is better to park at the exit and hitchhike back to the start. The recommended drop-in is higher upstream than shown on the track above. To reach the recommended drop-in simply continue on the hunters road until it reaches the stream at 20.85478, -156.17828. The first rappel, 50-feet, is shortly after the recommended drop-in. Dropping in as shown on the track involves bushwacking off-trail, which can be highly unpleasant depending on how much frequent use the route has gotten from other canyoneers.

Descent

Exit

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Excelsior Canyon (Punalau Stream)

Information provided by automated processes. KML map by (unknown). Main photo by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

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