The Beautiful Queen's Bath Hike

Let me go ahead and confirm it for you now, yes this area can be dangerous and people have died. Yes, the waves can become very large and powerful to sweep people off the rocks and into the ocean. It has happen many times over the past few decades.

The sign at the beginning of the rocky tide pools lets visitors know that people have died. So please take cation and follow the guided signs. If the weather or tide is bad then don’t go. Also, the winter time isn’t the best time to go with higher surf conditions.

So, now that I have scared you, let me just say, if you can hike down to see the tide pools, waterfalls, and the igneous rocks from past volcanoes eruptions, then do it. It is worth making the trek down this non-maintained path. The views and sea organisms are worth it. Look for the some of the different sea urchins with this great guide from the Hawaii Ocean Project site.

Hiking or what I much worth rather say, slipping, down the path only took about 30 minutes for us. We did have wet weather beforehand, which made the path much more muddy and slippery.

Did I fall? Yes! Did I see others fall, like my friend? Yes I did and let’s be honest at least it made me feel better. Yet, there were still others coming down the path who somehow had better coordination and refused to slip. Bravo to them and I’m jealous!

Here is some more info and reviews from the AllTrails website. Queen’s Bath is located in Princeville, where some other great hikes can be found as well like the Sleeping Giant Trail.

Remember to never turn your back to the ocean, a rouge swell can always come up and knock you down or sweep you out. Don’t forget to take out what you bring in. Keep it clean for future visitors and especially for the organisms that call it home.

Info on Queen's Bath

Check tide and weather conditions beforehand
Cost: $0
Only swim in the very far pools located to the left once you make it to the ocean
Water temp 77 – 81 degrees Fahrenheit or 25 – 27 Celsius
It is a out & back unmaintained trail
Distance 0.8 miles or 1.287 km
Elevation Gain 98 feet
No dogs allowed
Free parking in a very small lot (only a few spaces)
No facilities
November – May are not ideal months to go due to high surf

What To Bring

Good hiking shoes that can get muddy
Walking stick if you have one
Towel
Water and snacks
Snorkel mask
Waterproof camera or phone

Google Map

Click here for map and directions

What To Expect

This is just one of the many gorgeous hikes and tide pools that “the Garden Island” has to offer. If you are planning on taking the quick trip over to the big island of Hawaii, then here is a quick guide on what to do in 36 hours.

Have you been to Queen’s Bath or are you planning on going? What did you think of it? Was it worth it? Leave a comment or suggestions and let us know. Thanks for taking a look at our site and don’t forget to subscribe for future articles and tips.

The information on this website has come from research and by experiencing it ourselves. Opening hours, trail closures, prices, etc. are always subject to change. We try to keep up to date on any new information, or tips to help make your adventure more enjoyable.

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My name is Shannon Curtis and I grew up in Southern California with the beach on one side and mountains on the other. My education background includes a B.S. In Biology with emphasis on conservation. I have been fortunate enough to have had the ability to work with rescued marine animals with the Los Angeles Conservation Core as well as participate in the research with CSULA. With my wife, Cam, we travel the world as much as we can and with it try to share the knowledge that we learn. Our love for spur of the moment trips started with 36 hours in Hawaii and have continued since. Along with my travel blogs, we share as many photographs on Instagram and info on YouTube. If you ever see us in the world, come say hi!