Dacy, Author at Kalalau Trail

New Reservation System for Kalalau Trail Explained

Starting February 1, 2026, hikers must use the new Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi reservation platform to book Kalalau Trail permits. Users need to create a new account as old credentials won’t work. Permits will still release 90 days in advance, and separate arrangements for parking are necessary.

Essential Guide to Visiting Kalalau Trail: Plan Ahead

Don’t be stuck unable to visit the trail because you didn’t plan ahead.

KPD Officer Carries Hiker to Safety on Kalalau Trail

An inspiring story of bravery and compassion that unfolded on the Kalalau Trail, highlighting the dedication of the Kaua’i Police Department.

Essential Tips for Planning Your Kalalau Trail Visit in 2025

Don’t be stuck unable to visit the trail because you didn’t plan ahead.

Surviving the Impossible: Miracle on the Kalalau Trail

Rich Greenberg’s life took an extraordinary turn on a seemingly ordinary family vacation to Kauai. What began as a joyful hike on the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapi’ai Falls turned into a harrowing ordeal that would test the limits of human endurance and the power of the human spirit.