Kalalau Trail is one of the best hikes in the world.
Along the NÄ Pali Coast of the island of Kauai in the state of Hawaii, it’s paradise.
source – kalalautrail.com
Kalalau Trail – website
But there’s trouble in paradise. Illegal squatters.
You can do the 11mi difficult trail in 4-8hrs.
But some stay in the valley for days, weeks, even years.
… access is controlled in the cause of conservation. A limited number of permits are issued for camping in Kalalau Valley every year. In spite of the efforts of the state of HawaiÊ»i, many people illegally hike the trail and even live in Kalalau Valley.
These long-term campers are suspected, by some, to cause serious harm to the ecological balance of the valley by their waste and propagation of introduced species.
Kalalau Trail – Wikipedia
David Lurk posted a lengthy, entertaining Kalalau trip report — mostly detailing the colourful characters he met along the way.
He wants to go back. But next time for 3 weeks!
Hiking Kauai, the Garden Isle – Amazon
besthike.com 