The Kalalau Trail is the hikers ultimate hike, located along the Na Pali Coastline on the North Shore of Kauai. The trail traverses lush valleys, rugged towering cliffs, picturesque waterfalls and plenty of Guava and Mango to quench your thirst on while hiking.
Hiking the Kalalau Trail is the closest one can get to hiking through Jurassic Park minus the dinosaurs. The hike is approximately 11 miles stretching from Ke'e Beach to Kalalau Beach. The first section stretches 2 miles to Hanakapi'ai beach. After reaching the beach you can take a much more strenuous 2 mile trail that leads back to the refreshing Hanakapi'ia waterfall or continue the rest of the way to the Kalalau Valley. If you decide to continue to Kalalau Valley you will need a permit so make sure to purchase one in advance before you arrive. The following link provides a brochure with lots of important information about the Kalalau and how to obtain a permit.
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| Hiking the Kalalau Trail |
I swear I could smell the Aroma of fresh coffee in the air while hiking the trail.
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| Hiking the Kalalau Trail |
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| Guava Trees along the trail |
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| Guava |
You can find fresh Guava along the way to quench your thirst
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| Hanakapi'ai Waterfall 4 mile hike |
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| Enjoying 300 foot waterfall after long hike |
It felt so refreshing to swim under a 300 foot waterfall after the 2 mile strenuous hike from Hanakapi'ai beach back up into the valley to the Hanakapi'ai waterfall.
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| Chillin next to the Waterfall |
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| Crossing the river to Hanakapi'ai Beach |
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Be cautious crossing this river sometimes it gets flooded and there is no safe way to cross.
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| Finally made it to Hanakapi'ai beach |
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| Hanakapi'ai beach |
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| Hiking back to KE'E Beach |
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| Fresh Coconuts waiting at the end of the long hike |
Nothing beats a refreshing coconut after 8 miles of hiking the Kalalau.
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| Enjoying a well deserved Coconut |
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| Super Refreshing |
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| View of Na Pali from the Beach |
Kauai North Shore Map | Kauai.com
Hiking the Kalalau is more difficult than most the trails I have hiked in Hawaii but well worth an amazing journey into paradise. The Na Pali Coast on North Shore of Kauai is the jewel of Hawaii and Kauai is the oldest and most lush of the Hawaiian islands. Hopefully I will return one day to complete the full hike to the Kalalau valley.
My GoPro Video: Hanakapi'ai Waterfall
My GoPro Video of Hiking the Kalalau Trail
Funny Video of Ben Stiller hiking the Kalalau
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