Kalalau Trail Articles

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...

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 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.

A photographic journey through the most magical place on Earth

A photographic journey through the most magical place on Earth

Jamie VanBuhler is publishing a coffee table book of the Kalalau Valley.  A photographic journey through the most magical place on earth! INTO THE VALLEY: Where Everything is Connected is a journey that takes you to a sacred, ancient, breathtaking valley where you are...

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Hanakapi’ai Falls among World’s most amazing waterfalls

Hanakapi’ai Falls among World’s most amazing waterfalls

Hanakapi'ai Falls made FoxNews' article on the World's most amazing waterfalls.  The Na Pali Coast's Hanakapi'ai Falls was number 4 on the list.  Here's what they had to say about it: Located on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, Hanakapi'ai Falls can be found deep in...

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Hikers Risk Lives Trying to Cross Swollen Stream: Video

Hikers Risk Lives Trying to Cross Swollen Stream: Video

As was reported by many news agencies this week, there were several hikers stranded along the Kalalau Trail on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 when the Hanakapiai Stream was swollen due to a storm.  Some hikers tried to cross the stream using a makeshift line but were...

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One Arrested, 70 Cited, & Tons of Trash Airlifted Out

One Arrested, 70 Cited, & Tons of Trash Airlifted Out

If you plan to visit Kalalau, please plan ahead, get a permit and hike out all of your trash.  Yesterday, the DLNR along with a combined law enforcement team, ticketed almost 70 people who didn't have permits and there was one arrested who had a jet-ski on the beach....

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Great Trail Runs in Every State Includes Kalalau Trail

Great Trail Runs in Every State Includes Kalalau Trail

Competitor.com recently published an article by Courtney Johnson that listed a trail to run in every state of the United States.  The Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast of Kauai was among those listed. Here's what they had to say about the trail:  Not for the...

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Choosing the Best Backpack for Your Upcoming Adventure

Choosing the Best Backpack for Your Upcoming Adventure

OpticsPlanet.com recently published an article about How to Choose a Backpack.  The very in depth article goes into detail on every aspect of properly selecting a backpack to hike with.   If you are looking into purchasing a backpack, it’s definitely worth looking...

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