Kalalau Trail Hike

Hiking the Kalalau Trail 


The Kalalau Trail is the hikers ultimate hike, located along the Na Pali Coastline on the North Shore of Kauai. The trail traverses lush valleys, rugged towering cliffs rising up from the sea, beautiful waterfalls and plenty of Guava and Mango to quench your thirst on while hiking. 

Hiking the Kalalau Trail is the closest one can get to hiking through Jurassic Park minus the dinosaurs. The hike is approximately 11 miles stretching from Ke'e Beach to Kalalau Beach. The first section stretches 2 miles to Hanakapi'ai beach. After reaching the beach you can take a 2 mile trail that leads back to the refreshing Hanakapi'ia waterfall or continue the rest of the way to the Kalalau Valley. If you decide to continue to Kalalau Valley you will need to get a permit so make sure to purchase one in advance before you arrive. The following link provides a brochure with lots of important information about the Kalalau.

hsp_kalalau_trail_brochure_20121.pdf

Hiking the Kalalau Trail

Hiking the Kalalau Trail

Guava Trees along the trail

You can find fresh Guava along the way to quench your thirst

GoPro Video: Hanakapi'ai Waterfall

                                     

Video of Hanakapi'ai Waterfall 4 miles down the Kalalau Trail

Hanakapi'ai Waterfall 4 mile hike

Chillin next to the Waterfall

Enjoying the refreshing waterfall after long hike

Crossing the river to Hanakapi'ai Beach

Hanakapi'ai beach Tidal Wave Warning

Finally made it to Hanakapi'ai beach

Hiking back to KE'E Beach

Fresh Coconuts waiting at the end of the long hike

Enjoying a well deserved Coconut

Video hiking the Kalalau down to Hanakapi'ai Beach

Hanakapi'ai Beach

Amazing Vista Na Pali Coast

Kauai North Shore

River Crossing

Hiking the Kalalau trail truly is an amazing journey into paradise. The Na Pali Coast on North Shore of Kauai is the jewel of Hawaii and Kauai is the oldest and most lush of the Hawaiian islands. Hopefully I will return one day to complete the full hike to the Kalalau valley.