Dacy, Author at Kalalau Trail

Kalalau Trail Hiker Swept Down Hanakoa Stream

On Friday, 2 days after the Kalalau Trail was closed due to Storms Iselle and Julio approaching, a 19-year old woman was swept downstream while attempting to cross the stream at Hanakoa. The woman, who had been camping at Kalalau with a 24-year old male friend, was last seen as she was swept away downstream. The friend attempted to find her as he made his way down to the shore but was unsuccessful. He then hiked out to contact authorities.

Babymoon Hotspots on Kauai, Hawaii

Kalalau made it on the list of Babymoon Hotspots on Kauai published this week. What’s a babymoon? USA Today explains it this way: “Babymaking can be exhausting, and babymakers need a break every now and then.

Trail Run Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiai Falls

This is one of the best trails I have ever been on.

USA Today’s: America’s most stunning views

USA today published an article on August 4, 2014 about America’s most stunning views. Views from the Kalalau Trail were among those that rose above the rest to make the top 10. Here’s what they had to say about Kalalau:

Hiking Permits

Hiking permits are necessary in order to fully hike Kalalau Trail, but you have to make sure to get them on time. In many instances people get to Kauai and decide last minute to hike, and are surprised to find that the permits are sold out. If this happens to you, you aren’t totally out of luck.