Kalalau Trail, on the Na Pali Coast of Kaua‘i is one of our top 10 coastal hikes in the world.
Why?
- 11mi (18km)
- hike any month of the year
- trail sometimes closed due to weather
- maximum elevation gain 800ft
- Keʻe Beach to the Kalalau Valley
- can be done as a long day hike though officially you are only allowed to day hike as far as Hankapiai beach
- 3 days, 2 nights recommended
- most people camp at least one night at either Hanakoa Valley (6 mile mark) or Kalalau Beach.
- in Nā Pali Coast State Park
- limited number of permits issued for camping
Francis Hehle’s video will give you a good idea of what the trail is like.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
For details, click over to our Kalalau Trail information page.
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