Kalalau Trail Articles

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...

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.

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.

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...

Kalalau Trail Permits are Now Available

Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park permits are now available on the State's website. (How do I get a permit?) Permits...

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...

DLNR Produces New Kalalau Trail Safety Video

Aug 11, 2015

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has produced a new safety video designed for visitors of the Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park’s Kalalau Trail. The video was designed to inform hikers about hike preparation and the risks of the trail.

Haena visitors limited to 900 people a day?

Jul 25, 2015

Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources recently sent out the following press release: limit the number of people who enter the park to 900 a day

The World’s 12 Most Astonishing Coastlines

May 27, 2015

The Culture Trip recently published an article entitled: The World’s 12 Most Astonishing Coastlines

Kauai’s Kalalau Trail: Rain or Shine

http://blog.rei.com/run/kauais-kalalau-trail-rain-or-shine/

Apr 10, 2015

Most of the dousing occurs December through March, which creates a generally pessimistic aura on travel websites regarding outdoor recreation on this sopping Eden during the off-season. But as seasoned off-season travelers know, where there be weather, there be adventure. And what better place to find adventure than Jurassic Park?

Want to visit Kalalau? Plan ahead. Get a Permit.

Apr 8, 2015

I often get emails from people around the world telling me that they planned a trip to Hawaii to hike the Kalalau Trail and they just found out that there are no permits available. They usually ask questions like: Can I be put on a waiting list? Will more permits be issued at a later time?

And again….. 32 Kalalau Trail Hikers Airlifted to Safety

Mar 26, 2015

The Kaua‘i Fire Department airlifted 32 stranded hikers from the Kalalau Valley Wednesday evening after rising waters made the Hanakapiai Stream impassable.

Camping Permits Now Required To Hike Beyond Hanakāpīʻai Valley

Mar 2, 2015

The DLNR has just recently changed the rule concerning when camping permits are needed when hiking the Kalalau Trail. You used to be able to hike to Hanakoa and back without a permit. The new rule states that you need a permit to hike past Hanakāpīʻai Valley.

Ke’e Beach among Kauai locations for this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models

Feb 10, 2015

5 of this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models were filmed on location around Kauai. Hailey Clauson, Emily Di Donato, Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski and Irina Shayk all came to Kauai along with 13 members of their crew to shoot their part of this year’s iconic magazine.

Is Social Media to Blame for Hawaiian Trail Rescues?

Feb 10, 2015

David Jenkins, Captain in the Honolulu Fire Department recently was interviewed by KHON2 News and had a theory as to why there are so many mountain trail rescues. The theory goes like this: “People go on hikes, see these beautiful views, takes pictures, and post them,” says Jenkins. “Other people see them and, of course, they want to visit our islands and experience adventure. But sometimes they go and put themselves in jeopardy trying to recreate what they see on the Internet.”