Excelsior Canyon (Punalau Stream)
Also known as: Punalau Creek.
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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.
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.
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