This river curves lazily inland from Hanapepe Bay. It is famous for its Swinging Bridge, a cable and wooden suspension bridge for pedestrians. Walking the bridge is a popular activity for visitors. Here, the river runs between two levees that keep the residential areas from flooding but prevent you from seeing any of the town from the river. This part of the river is fairly void of vegetation. Past the Swinging Bridge, the river becomes more scenic. After a short distance you'll come to a broken dam and need to portage. After the dam the water becomes increasingly shallow and eventually unnavigable.