Yes. I think the only trouble would be the very beginning of the trail because they are longer steps to get up hill. Once up hill you should be fine. Don't do this in the rain.

Early morning is the best chance for dry, clear weather.

On this and many Kauai hikes, I've worn about every foot covering available from Five Finger Vibrams to Tevas to sneakers to hiking shoes. They all worked well for me. The deciding factor is -- how muddy will the trail be? Tevas and light sneakers can get sucked off your feet in the sloppy mud. If your feet are accustomed to Vibrams, they provide a natural "barefoot" experience with minimal weight and distraction. Sturdy sneakers and light hiking boots probably fit the majority of Kauai hikers. Whatever you wear, they will get dirty. The good news is -- there is an ankle-deep stream just down the road. Perfect for washing that dirt right out of your shoes! Great trail! Don't miss it!

It's obvious. You will continue past Wailua Homesteads on the right toward the end of the road. At the bottom of a hill there will be 4 or 5 spaces and a "red" metal gate on the right. There is also a sign indicating the trail head. If there is parking there...excellent. If not, continue a few hundred feet and there is more parking on the left. If nothing there, continue through the stream that goes over the road and there is more parking across the water. Judge the stream for your self, as you will have to walk across it after parking the vehicle. If there has been a lot of rain, you might not want to do that as the current might be too swift. There usually is parking after the trailhead...do it during the week, as the weekend usually is busy at the Arboretum and parking might be full there. Have fun.

To reach the Kuilau trailhead take Highway 56 to Highway 580 (just north of the Wailua river, south of Kapaa). Go for 8 miles on Highway 580 until you reach Keahua Forestry Arboretum. The arboretum isn't maintained, and it's hard to recognize. There are two parking lots on the side of the road. Once you park, head back down the road on foot to the trail head. The trail is not as challenging as other trails on the island. The first part is a dirt road, and there is some elevation changes. If your teenagers get tired you don't have to go all the way -- just go to the clearing and picnic tables. If you continue on the trail, there are some big tree ferns along the way!