This is a paddle against the current from the mouth of the Hanalei River at Black Pot Beach upriver into Hanalei Valley Wildlife Refuge. There is a boat ramp just off the parking area at Black Pot Beach. You can also put in kayaks from other areas along the beach. Rental places along the river have their own entrances. Around 2 miles up river you'll pass under a highway bridge. Many paddlers choose to turn around here. Past the bridge you'll enter the wildlife refuge where you are permitted to paddle, but not land. This is a great place for viewing sea turtles and spotting native birds. The farther up river you go, the narrower and shallower the river gets. You'll leave the wildlife refuge about 5 miles from the river's mouth. At this point the water often gets too shallow to continue and at some places portage may be necessary. Turn around at any time and enjoy letting the current take you back down stream.