Hawaii Route 560, state highway in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Hawaii Route 560, also called the Kuhio Highway, is a roughly ten-mile road along the northern coast of Kauaʻi connecting Princeville to Haʻena State Park. It runs through tight sections with historic one-lane bridges from 1912 and offers views of valleys, rivers, and the Nā Pali Coast cliffs.
The route follows a path that ancient Hawaiians once used and was later built up to connect Princeville and points east. The one-lane bridges date from 1912, and in 2004 the entire road was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The road links small towns like Hanalei, where life moves at a relaxed pace and visitors browse shops or sit by the water. Traditional homes and older structures along the route give a sense of early island life.
The road is very narrow at several points with historic bridges passable only by one vehicle at a time, so drivers should be ready to wait at these spots. Early morning or late afternoon driving works best to avoid busy times with other cars.
The one-lane bridges were built in 1912 with unusual designs not meant for heavy modern vehicles, which is why certain vehicle types are still not allowed across all of them. One of the original bridges was replaced in 2003 with a historically accurate replica while the old structure was preserved.
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