Kalalau Trail Tips

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...

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...

Confused about Kalalau Trail permits? Use our quick 2026 decision guide to see exactly when you need a Day-Use Voucher vs. an Overnight Camping Permit.

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...