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Mistakes People Make when Planning to Hike the Kalalau Trail
The Kalalau Trail is a rugged trail that includes steep climbs and descents.
Preparing to hike the famous Kalalau Trail.
The Kalalau Trail is a 11-mile trail that runs along the Nāpali Coast on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. It is one of the most popular hiking trails in Hawaii, and for good reason. The trail offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, lush rainforests, and towering sea...
If you want to visit the Kalalau Trail in 2023, read this!
Don’t be stuck unable to visit the trail because you didn’t plan ahead.
How do I get to the Kalalau Trail?
First of all, the park is limited to 900 visitors per day. If you want to visit, you'll have to plan ahead. If you wait until the day you want to visit, you will not be able to. You MUST plan ahead. Here's a summary of how you can get to the trail. Shuttle...
Kalalau Trail closed due to weather/landslide
A landslide along the Kuhio Highway has closed the road that leads to Hanalei and the Kalalau Trail. The landslide occurred on the morning of March 11, 2021. Initial estimates are that it could take 3 months to fully reopen....
Kalalau Trail Permits are Now Available
Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park permits are now available on the State’s website. Permits can be purchased up to 30 days prior to your visit.
Kalalau | Hiking the Kalalau Trail | HD with Drone Footage
Join us for two days on the Kalalau Trail and a full day in Kalalau Valley on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Backpacking and adventuring at its finest. What we found in the valley was a complete surprise and the story of a lifetime.
Top Reasons You NEED to Experience Kalalau Trail
Stretching for a total of 11 miles and perfectly sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the towering cliffs of the Na Pali Coast where lush greenery, roaring waterfalls, and heavy streams await, the Kalalau Trail is undoubtedly one of the most well-known gems of the...
First 2-miles of the Kalalau Trail to reopen with requirements
Hawaii State Parks has announced that the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiʻai (parking in Hāʻena SP) is slated to reopen on Saturday, May 2 for access for ocean recreation, mauka trail use, and general exercise.
When a Storm Hits
Even with best laid plans, you can’t control the weather. This was our experience when a storm hit the north shore of Hawaii’s Kauai island a day before forecasted, leaving us and a number of other hikers stranded on the Kalalau Trail overnight. We battled treacherous paths and 100km/h wind gusts as we navigated back from the beautiful Kalalau Beach.
If you want to hike the Kalalau Trail in 2020, read this!
There will be a lot of visitors that hike the Kalalau Trail this year. There will also be hundreds of thousands of visitors that won't be able to see the trail because they didn't plan ahead. Which category do you want to be in? You must plan ahead if you want to...
Surviving a rogue wave
“Get ready to run,” I said to my wife as we watched a muscular swell gain momentum shortly after noon Monday at Hanakapi‘ai Beach. Like the 40 or so people at the beach, we’d hiked the first two miles of the Kalalau Trail on a brilliant sunny day, watching towering...
Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiai Falls
Here's a video posted to YouTube by: Vo2maxProductions. Sandi and I hike out to Hanakapiai Falls along the Napali Coast (Kalalau Trail) on Kauai, Hawaii back in November 2019.
17 Camping Hacks
It seems every time that I camp somewhere I decide that there was something that I should have done different to make my trip a little better. I’m sure this happens to most people. That’s why we get to be better and better campers with each trip as our experience widens.
Beginner’s Honeymoon Trip Report
Basic info: I'm athletic in my late 20s, little to no hiking experience but lots of conditioning. My wife is mid 20s, little hiking experience, little to no conditioning (did an elliptical 3-4 times a week for 3-4 weeks for about 30 minutes a time). We went to Maui...
10 Places that make Crawler’s Ledge look simple
Crawler’s Ledge is one of the most feared parts of the Kalalau Trail. I imagine it has kept many would-be hikers away over the years. I have a slight fear of heights myself but honestly have never found Crawler’s Ledge hard to cross. I think the reasons that it isn’t hard to cross are:
Do I need a Permit?
One of the most common questions about the trail is "Do I need a permit?". It all depends on what you want to do. It can be a little more confusing since the new reservation system started. Here's a quick guide to make it easier to understand: Do I need a permit if I...
Kalalau Trip Report- June 2019
On June 17, 2019 the Kalalau Trail opened back up after being closed for 14-months. I immediately secured a permit, purchased a flight and was at the trail head the next day. Getting to the trail I arrived in Lihue around Noon on Tuesday. I knew ahead of time that...
