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Na Pali - the Cliffs in Hawaiian - is one of the most beautiful and remote areas on Kaua‘i. The strenuous eleven-mile Kalalau Trail winds along this rugged coastline, providing the only land access to legendary Kalalau Valley. The trail and facilities are rugged; some eroded areas are very narrow over cliffs that are hundreds of feet high. CAMPING PERMITS The Kalalau Trail is currently OPEN for hiking. Call the DLNR for more info: (808) 274-3444 (info may not be current). Latest info about from DLNR.

Read the latest about funding for fixing the Kalalau trail. Things To Bring • Permit • Water filter • Sun Protection • First aid • Appropriate footwear • Camping gear Cool Because The difficulty of this trail and remote location of Kalalau Valley make this a pristine nature experience off the beaten trail. Some say that Na Pali is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Topography 11 mile trail begins at Ke`e Beach and traverses along high cliffs above ocean, ending at Kalalau Valley. Narrow path passes in and out of coastal valleys with steep inclines and declines.

Trail conditions may range from muddy puddles to dry, crumbly rock. Eroding cliffs and big surf sometimes take out small sections of trail. Not Good For Those that do not have strong endurance and in good physical condition. Hazards Rated a '9' out of '10' in degrees of difficulty by the Sierra Club.

Extreme inclines and declines throughout entire 11 miles. Narrow footpaths on high cliffs. Loose rocks underfoot and from eroding cliffs above. Trail is slippery when muddy. Heavy backpacks can cause overexertion. Filter all water. Strong currents and flash flooding can occur at river crossings.

Dangerous shorebreak and riptides at Hanakapi`ai and Kalalau. Logistics No water.

Composting toilets. Camping by permit only at Hanakapi`ai (2 miles), Hanakoa (6 miles) and Kalalau (11 miles). Day use permit is required when hiking further than the 2 mile valley, Hanakapiai. The most amazing hike i've done.

I live on kauai, and a freind and I did this hike in and out in one day. Its not that bad, but you do need to be cautious and bring plenty of water or water filter! Takes about 14 hrs in and out at a good pace. Beware flash floods.

I've seen many tourist (and locals) get stranded for a few days on the opposite sides of some of the rivers here (DO NOT TRY CROSSING IF YOU AT ALL DOUBT THE CONDITIONS) there have been many fatal accidents on this stretch of coastline. Overall great hike, and highly reccomended.

Just bring enouph water and make sure you hit it during dry weather. Hiking on Kauai any time of year is pretty much the same in terms of temperature. The key is to be aware and prepare for the conditions you might encounter. Kauai hiking is usually hot and humid.

Pack light and bring just what you need. Light shorts and top that can get wet then dry multiple times during the day are the best. For camping / night long pants and some kind of hoodie are nice. My preferred stuff is Patagonia Capiline (other brands too) because it dries super quick and provides sun protection.

If I'm gonna hike back in one of the valleys I'll bring an ultra-lightweight shell that packs to softball-size. This is because it can get slightly cool and breezy in the valley streams and shade. Once you start hiking again the shell quickly comes off. When it rains - and it can rain very hard at times - no shell will keep you dry and comfortable inside. The best thing is to pack your stuff to keep it dry and go for it.

It is actually a lot of fun. Hi, I am hiking the Kalalau trail in November and plan to do it in one day (both ways)and am very excited. My friends are hoping to do a one way hike from Kalalau beach in December via a zodiak charter. A few years back Captain Zodiak would drop people off at Kalalau to hike out. Now that Captain Andy's has taken over they no longer do this. The boating/parks/enforcement/harbor master that I have spoken with all say that there are some companies that can still do this. I cannot locate them.

Do you know what companies could either land on the beach or get close to shore and let them swim to the beach(obviously conditions would have to be considered too)? Hi, We've decided to do the Kalalau Trail a year from now - Aug./'08. We are 4 women in our 50s with year to get in even better shape. Our permits are in the mail. I'm only concerned about the notorious Mile 6.5 - Mile 8 'inches wide' part of the trail that seems to stop so many hikers. I also just read the article from The Garden Island June 25, '07 saying the Kalalau Trail is 'neglected' and very unsafe.

Would you please comment about both points? Do you think the trail might be improved/made safer by next year? Thanks SO MUCH! Hi, this is Patrick Sexton. I am wondering if we know eachother.

I lived in Kalalau for awhile. I am going back soon and plan to devote some time to the trail restoration I keep hearing about. I am in website promotion now, and I am pretty good at it. Your website looks great, offers great information, and it is cool as hell that you respond as well as you do to the comments here. It is an impressive resource. To see if you know me go to the about page of my website, there is a photo there of me. I used to work everywhere in Hanalei.

I am writing a bit about about Kalalau and will link to you and this page. Let me know if we know eachother. My question to you is, what is going on with any trail repair this winter? Hi first of all, I want to let you know that this is THE GREAT site! A lot of useful information - the best resourse on Kauai I've ever seen. I have couple question: 1. My wife and I (and maybe couple other friends) are going to hit Kalalau trail and spend 5 nights at the beach.

We are planning to do this in February-March, so I wondering if this is a good time to do that, in terms of weather / 'crowds'? I saw some pictures and videos of those very narrow places that are dangerous around mile 7 (as far as I remember).

Could you please tell me what's the condition of this part of the trail at the moment (and are they going to make it more safe?) and how many feet/meters does this dangerous part last? Thank you for your response in advance. Aloha Alexander - glad you like the site. February - March can be very nice and uncrowded. The temps will be warm but you may get some rain. Best I can say is that time of year experiences very changeable weather.

One day beautiful followed by a frontal passage the next. Bring a good tent.

Yes, the trail IS narrow in some places but it has been that way since I was a kid. I have never heard of anyone falling off the trail. I hiked it with my then 7 year old daughter without a problem. Everyone is different in terms of comfort level. I doubt the trail will be improved much. The narrow stretches are very short. As an option, there is great tent / bunk camping at the YMCA camp in Haena for $15 / night.

In summer the camp is booked but Sept. - April space available tenting is quiet and safe (unlike the beach park). What a fantastic website! We (8 trail marathon women runners) were planning to do the 11 mile one way by having a boat drop us off at the end and hike back (next week -Sept. 29) After reading all the comments, it seems like this may not be an option because the boat couldn 't get close enough this time of year. I also tried calling the number you gave above for getting a permit and just received an answering machine with limited instructions on sending in for one (which at this late date, won 't work).

Can we plan to go into the office next Friday and get the permit that day? If not, what are the penalties/fines? We will not be camping but are also considering doing the entire 22 miles in one day. What time will we need to leave to allow enough daylight to get out. Also, we 've never used water purifiers.are tablets o.k.?

What about headlamps? Any cell service out there? Thanks so much for your insight. Hello Bobbie - the permit logistics are confusing. I just went to the State DLNR Parks Website and there is an application form with some tough-to-follow instructions.

I highly suggest trying to get permits BEFORE you arrive. Permits are required for any camping on the Na Pali and / or if you hike past Hanakapai. The permits issued by the State DLNR will designate the camping area and dates you have reserved. For swimming in the ocean it can get very rough with powerful currents and no help for miles - deadly rough. High surf season begins in Sept. And tapers off in May (but it can be rough any time of year).

Kalalau is experienced surfers / ocean experts. Sure it may be calm - but do you know how to recognize RIPS and changing conditions?

Offshore at Kalalau is all sand-bottom. Snorkeling is usually done around reefs because that is where all the fish hang out. Bringing snorkel gear to Kalalau is great if you want to make your pack heavier. Have fun - W. Right on Aaron! The river crossings are minor most of the time; not much water flow and shallow. Just be alert in times of heavy rain.

If you see the waterfalls getting big and the water turning brown then these normally small streams can become dangerous and powerful. As for the narrow stretches around 6.5 miles to 8, the only real danger is if these were to become wet and slippery. When the trail is dry there is no problem crossing these areas.

The trail has been this way since I was a kid and I do not know of anyone falling off. You're site it fabulous!

My boyfriend and I are planning to hike the trail at the end of October and have a couple of questions. Do you know of a place near the trailhead where we can store extra gear for a couple of days?

We'll be in Hawaii for a few weeks, but don't want to bring much gear on the trail. Also, is there a bus that travels from Hanalei to the trailhead and back? I've been researching Kauai bus options, and the only schedule that I have found doesn't go farther than Hanalei. Thanks in advance for your help!

Awesome site. Very helpful! I will be spending 4 days (over Thanksgiving) in Kalalau, and am trying to learn as much as I can about that area during that time of the year. Things like usual trail conditions, stream crossings, weather, temperature at day/night, number of people on the trail and in Kalalau, etc. This will help me greatly on packing my camping gear. Right now I am considering taking my backpacking summer tent, sleeping pad and a blanket style lightweight sleeping sack.

Would that do fine at night? I am also debating between bringing my regular backpacking boot s or lightweight hiking shoes. Any recommendations? Another thing is that I will be doing it by myself. I am experienced with hiking and backpacking, as well as rock climbing (thought of mentioning that just because I heard that the trail is very exposed at times), but I have never been to the Kalalau trail, so if there is anything I should be concerned about, it would be great to know now before I am out there in the wild. Thanks again for all the help!

Cynthia - day use permits are required for any hiking past Hanakapiai but I personally have never obtained one (only when I plan on camping). There are ways to get dropped off but they are not legal companies and some of the boats I have seen out there are questionable in terms of safety. November is probably going to be rough on the ocean. Alternatively you could hike to Hanakoa falls (Hanakoa is 6 miles in and the falls is about 3/4 miles up from the stream crossing). A solid day hike. I also recommend hiking in Kokee - my favorites are the Alakai Swamp trail and Awaawapuhi. This is the best place on Earth.

This 11 mile hike is one of the greatest hikes I have ever done in my life. With all the beautiful views, I would recommend this to any backpacker. Even if you're not an avid backpacker, you can still get a glimpse of it by hiking in two miles to the Hanakapiai Beach and hiking to the waterfall, but no going past this point without a permit! This is a must-do trip when you have at least 3 days to spend on the trail. Don't forget your camera! I found tons of information about the trail at www.outdoorhighadventure.com! Just did Kalalau Trail as a day hike two days ago.

Hope this info helps someone. The permitting process has a new wrinkle: in order to go past Hanakoa you now need a camping permit ($10).

The day hike permit gets you past Hanakapiai, but no further than Hanakoa. Being the beginning of November, I had no problem getting a walk-up permit at the State Parks office in Likue, but note that they close at 3:30 pm (I got there at 3:15!!). The trail is quite muddy near the beginning and can be very rock-strewn in places. And hilly, and narrow, and overgrown, and. But the views are incredible, which makes it all worthwhile.

I started at 6:15 am with a headlamp, taking 4.5 hours to Kalalau Beach. The return took 4 hours.

Some route-finding is required near stream crossings and a few other places, but most of the challenge comes from the conditions, exposure, and hills. Oh yeah, did I mention that its hot and humid? You 'll need plenty to drink. Rain is your big enemy, as this trail can go from passably muddy to impossibly slippery. And it can rain any day, any time.

I 've never been a big fan of trekking poles, but they are now on my shopping list. For reference, I thought this hike was harder than my Grand Canyon rim-to-rim I did a month ago (7.25 hours, 24 miles). For a warm-up two days earlier, I went to Kokee and did the Nualolo/Cliff Trail/Awaawapuhi loop, with legs for the vista points. Hi Petr - in 2008 we are planning a major upgrade to the commenting and content management components of this website. We will be adding a bunch of new content as well. There is no bus service from Hanalei to Haena (where the YMCA is located). You can either take a taxi or hitchhike.

Also keep in mind that the YMCA camp is NOT always open for camping. Sometimes groups have the camp reserved - esp. During the months of May-Sept. My other recommended backpacking trip is to take Kukui trail down into Waimea canyon. Tough hike but amazing.

Most informative site/board I've seen so far. A few questions: 1) When descriptions say that this trail is for 'experienced' hikers, does this just refer to being in good physical shape or is there actual technical hiking knowledge/experience I need? I'm in very good athletic condition but have limited hiking experience.

2) I'm planning to go around Nov. What are the chances of it being rainy and how dangerous would that be for a non-experienced hiker. 3) What are the chances of getting a camping permit with only a week until my trip?

Just wanted to report back. I just got back from Kauai. Finished the out and back in just over 12 hours, including an hour nap in at Kalalau beach. Overall, I couldn't have asked for more perfect conditions which certainly contributed to me finishing in a relatively quick pace. River crossings were not at all high, the 6.5 - 8 mile cliffs of insanity were actually not at a problem at all.

Looks like they had been recently shoveled a bit. There was only a bit of mud in the first 2 mile stretch but other than that, it never rained on me.

I heard from lots of people and websites that you couldn't do it in one day, but I think if things go well, and you've trained (I did) for the hike, then it is not at all impossible to get it done. That said, for all of you contemplating doing it in one day, I think it is very possible, but you should be prepared to turn around if you're not hitting your times for the various milestones or if the weather/trail isn't behaving. Fantastic work-from surfing to hiking you all got it down-thanks so much. I 'm gonna slam you with a brick of questions so hold on. My fiance and I will be heading to Kaua 'i come the beginning of January and staying in Hanalei. First, I realize it will be seasonally wet, is it even encouraged to hike the Na Pali coast at this time? Or am I just look 'n for a good ol ' drench 'n?

Second, I 've read that obtaining permits can be difficult, beyond disorganization, but rather do to capacity. Is there a quota and is Jan popular on the trail? Third, when we land in Lihue, where can we find a gear shop for stove fuel? Fourth, Is the Na Pali coast through hiked? And if so where do folks exit (if coming from Kee)?

Next, most of the postings/info I read note entering from hwy 56. Is it possible to enter the Na Poli coast from hwy 550 (Kokee SP) and through hike out to Kee Beach Park and hitch into Hanalei? Or from 50 (Polihale SP)for that matter? Lastly, whats the island hitch hiking like in general? Legal, easy, safe?? I realize lots-o-questions. Thanks for your resourcefulness.

I 'm open to additional responses from insightful travelers. HI Dan - thanks for the comments and questions.

YES - I highly encourage you to hike Na Pali. Even if it is muddy and rainy the experience will stay with you forever. It can be beautiful or rainy ANY time of year (but not cold). PERMITTING - Winter is quieter than Summer.

Do not let permitting issues deter you from experiencing some of Hawaii's most awesome wilderness. Well it's semi-wild because a very few - not all - helicopter companies fly low and disturb the peace. Make your best effort to get permits, but if the system fails you then consider going anyway. FUEL AND GEAR: at Kayak Hanalei or Peddle and Paddle (both in Hanalei town).

NO THOUGH HIKES: Yes it has been done (from Kokee, not Polihale) but a number of people have been killed hiking in this loose Hawaiian lava rock. I hiked some gnarly stuff during my 20's and must have been nuts. Rocky mountain granite holds a piton nicely, lava-rock does not. I'm definitely NOT going to advise it in this forum. HITCHHIKING is legal and as 'safe' as it anywhere. We walked it in one day (11mi) 2 years ago.

Conditions were dry, thankfully. The last few miles were virtually impassible due to erosion and damage from the feral goats. Even rangers don't hike past the 6 mile mark. It should be closed to the public in these treacherous areas---certain death should you slip. We passed people who turned back in tears from shear terror.

The beach was great at the end, but the hike out loomed and terrifed me. My husband blew out a Teva and almost went over on a goat-path portion of the trail. I gave him my sandal and did the last 3 or so miles barefoot, as my feet are tough.

We finished the hike by moonlight at night. Passed out on the beach--so much for all the camping gear! Think twice before risking the entire trail---you will see your life pass before your eyes!

(PS: we were 46 and 57 at the time--and in excellent shape). Regarding the last question about getting to the trailhead. I just did the trail over Thanksgiving and the way I did it was by catching the Lihue-Hanaley public bus ($1.50) to Hanaley and hitchhiking from there to the trail head. Getting a lift in Hanaley was super easy and took me literally less than 30 seconds, since almost everyone driving by Hanaley going west is heading to the trailhead area. Same happened to the ride back to Hanaley from the trailhead. In Hanaley was also where I bought a fuel canister for my stove at Kayak Kauai.

The trail was in great shape, with just a couple of scatchy spots near mile 7 where the trail is narrow and exposed. The streams were really low.

The surf was super high, making it loud at night (don't recommend camping at the beach in Kalalau, but instead at the spots just above it). If you need to camp near the trailhead to start early next day I suggest the Haena Beack Park, which is 1 mile from the trailhead. The week after Thanksgiving it rained like crazy in Kauai, so I am not sure if that changed the trail conditions very much, but when I went everything was dry and perfect. Happy hiking! Miranda - I caught the bus in Kapaa, across from the library, and it took me about 40 minutes to get to Hanalei. The bus runs every two hours, and I am not sure if it goes by the airport, so you might need a connection. I doubt your plan to sleep at mile 6 would work.

Hanakapiai at mile 2 is much better for you giving your schedule, and even that might be hard. Even though I read Hanakapiai was closed for camping there were tons of sites setup and Kalalau hikers camping there when I was there (I also camped there on my first night). That beach is also 100 times better for camping than the woods and mosquitoes at mile 6. In case you get to the trailhead too late for mile 2, an option is the Kee beach at the trailhead, although I would just consider this option in case of an emergency, since there was no fresh water or campsites there.

As for permits. While I was in Kalalau I talked to some hippies who live there about it. They said the rangers just patrol the trail once a month, and that they issue a $80 ticket when they find a violation. I would think they would let you pass if you had the permit, but were just off by a day. Aloha Sean - replying to your post about the rain. Recently we have had some strong fronts from the West and now persistent Trade wind showers. The hiking is gonna be wet but everyone reacts differently to that.

Personally I get past the fact that my socks might get wet and just hike. It usually so warm that you don't even want to wear a rain-shell. Prevailing Easterly Trade winds generate way more rain on the first few miles of Na Pali. After Hanakoa there is a drastic change in precipitation. Most of the year when you get to Kalalau it is very dry. The exception is during Winter months when fronts can come from a Westerly direction.

Pack light and get to Kalalau as soon as you can. If you are in reasonable shape this is very doable in 1 day. UNFORTUNATELY - Kalalau is currently closed by the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.

You should call them and ask why. They are known for their customer service. We are planning to hike this trail in February (2 nights 3 days). I was wondering if anyone can compare the difficulty of Kalalau Trail to The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island BC Canada.

I realize the WCT is longer and a through hike but both are in mountainous rainforest and along beaches and headlands. Does the Kalalau Trail have ladders, slippery boardwalks, and are ropes required in certain sections? Are there surge channels on the Kalalau Trail? I've hiked the WCT twice and would appreciate a point of reference. For anyone reading this website and trying to decide on whether or not to make this hike, you will be missing the most beautiful scenery on the face of this earth if you do not do so.

I have hiked to Hanakapi`ai on 3 separate visits and highly recommend it. If you can get past the very beginning 1/2 mile or so, the remaining 1 and 1/2 miles to Hanakapi`ai is easier. I am in my early 50s, in somewhat decent shape and made it to Hanakapi`ai and back in less than 4 hours with numerous Kodak moment stops. Please don 't miss the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Napoli Coast. Hello Simon - anyone who has lived in Hawaii for some time knows better to predict good or bad weather during a given month. During the Hawaii 'winter' season rains can be heavier, but it also offers some of the best weather.

Watch out for strong fronts arriving from the West and be prepared for wet weather. The aspect of sliding to your death at sections of the Kalalau trail is relative. The administrator posts to this forum err towards safety and caution, however I have personally hiked the trail with my daughter and mom (both of whom I do not want to put in danger). For some people these sections are terrifying. For me personally I love the trail after Hanakoa because it opens up and affords great views. That is all I can give you.

I keep reading that the the trail is extremely narrow between miles 6.5 and 8. Is the trail narrow the entire 1.5 miles or just certain sections of that 1.5 miles? If the trail is only narrow in certain sections between the 6.5 and 8 mile markers, what 's the distance? I can maybe walk a death defying narrow trail for 20 or 30 feet but 1.5 miles - I don 't think so. Also, from the photos I 've seen, the trail looks like it 's as narrow as 1 foot (30cm) along the edge of the cliffs? Is that an accurate measurement?

I hiked in after a lot of weather.(12/10-11) The trail was closed but I was not to be turned back. I am a very experienced hiker and glacier skier so I thought this would be a piece of cake.

You can only accomplish about a mile an hour and watch out for goat trails. Its easy to get lost.so think. The hike is medium.just long. If your a walk the dog around the block and think your a hiker, don't even think about this hike. Also if you are afraid of heights.I used a walking stick (Stick Tracy) to displace my weight.

I lost about 10 pounds on the hike.I kept cinching in my buckles on my pants and pack. Check in with Mayor Ricky at MP 10 and PLEASE pack it in and pack it out.

Most of the garbage that you will see is from the hikers not the hippies. The mile post come at you VERY SLOWLY. You might think you have hiked 3 miles but you have gone only one. I will be back.this time with my wife. Enjoy and be safe. My wife and I (both mid 30 's and avid hikers) hiked in/out last Monday-Thursday (Dec 24-27) and I have to say the trail was super muddy and treacherous on our way out.it rained most of our hike out. The narrow cliff section that we 've all heard about was to me not the worst/most scary part of the hike.it was other areas that had been washed out due to rain that had some 6-12 inch trails.

We also had a challenge crossing the final stream back (was up to my waist) due to the rain. The hike in wasn 't too bad.good weather and beautiful views. I will concur that the miles do go by very slowly. All in all, I think if you are patient, leave yourself a bit more time that you think you 'll need and take it one step at a time in certain secions, you 'll be ok.

I recommend a walking stick - helped alot (was my first time using one). Left our car at the trailhead (as did others we met) and luckily no breakins.

Met other hikers and 'inhabitants ' and all very friendly and helpful. Took us 8.5 hrs on way in (one day) and 9hrs + 1.5hr on way out (over 2 days). From what I could tell.campsite at Hanokoa not worth staying at.lots of garbage around, bugs.if you have a choice, try to get to Kalalau.

Also.we came across a number of people who hiked in one day and out the next - my advice (and I think W agrees) would be to give yourself at least a day to enjoy the surroundings once you get there.and rest your body. You owe it to yourself at such a beautiful place. Well I'm back home now but left with fond memories of a special place. Trying to address some of the things I wondered about before my trip. And if some of you are wondering.the toilets aren't that bad. Thanks to W on this site for such great info. My husband and I, and another couple, are planning on doing the hike in April, spending one night on the beach.

We presently do not have a lot of hiking gear. I am interested in going light as possible. Do you think it would be a good idea to rent some equipment when we get there? This way we would also avoid hauling stuff on the airplane. We have hiked several times to the falls and have always dreamed of doing the full hike. We do not normaly backpack or spend the night.

Do you have any suggestions for some tasty food that is easy and light to pack? I 'm sure we 'll be plenty hungry when we get there. Thanks for your advice!

Hello Monica - some friends just came out of Kalalau yesterday and said that the trail is in good shape. This is largely thanks to the work of some volunteers (not the DLNR). The narrow sections are short - and more of a psychological barrier than a physical one. On these narrow sections the trail is actually 1-2 feet wide. One day soon I'm going to get down there and shoot some vids because the narrows are such a topic of concern.

My friends told me that a much greater concern was the amount of trash and lack of maintenance on the coast. People are living down there, coming in via boat, drinking a lot of alcohol, partying and the like. They are former guides that have hiked all over the world - and were very upset at the situation because Na Pali is so beautiful, yet in dire need of stewardship. Unfortunately the DLNR (the State agency charged with maintaining the park) is not working efficiently to preserve the resource. Hello Monica - some friends just came out of Kalalau yesterday and said that the trail is in good shape. This is largely thanks to the work of some volunteers (not the DLNR).

The narrow sections are short - and more of a psychological barrier than a physical one. On these narrow sections the trail is actually 1-2 feet wide.

One day soon I'm going to get down there and shoot some vids because the narrows are such a topic of concern. My friends told me that a much greater concern was the amount of trash and lack of maintenance on the coast. People are living down there, coming in via boat, drinking a lot of alcohol, partying and the like.

They are former guides that have hiked all over the world - and were very upset at the situation because Na Pali is so beautiful, yet in dire need of stewardship. Unfortunately the DLNR (the State agency charged with maintaining the park) is not working efficiently to preserve the resource. Aloha, I will be on vacation in the first week of March 2008 on Kauai. I plan on hiking Kalaiau Trail to Hanakapi?ai Falls and back to Kee all in one day (8 miles in all). I plan on starting at the Kee trail head about 8am. My question is if I start my hike at 8am and hike to the Falls, spend about an hour at the Falls, then head back to the trail head what time of day can I expect to be back at Kee Beach?

Should I plan anything else in my itinerary for this day? I am hoping to finish my hike round-trip about 1 or 2pm in the afternoon so I can crash for awhile at Kee or Tunnels beach before sunset. I began my hike solo Christmas Day with the clear intention of making the trip the full eleven miles, camping under the stars, the hiking out the next day. I had read the article in Backpacker Magazine (October 07)listing Kalalau Beach as their number one choice for Americas Best Campsite. I sat many a night drinking a martini with my good friend talking of my plans. Setting out at 8:30am after a very rainy night, what I encountered was beyond expectation.

Fantastic views, kind people (the few I encountered), and great photo opportunities. I neophyte at best with full gear backpacking, mistake number one was overpacking. I carried close to forty pounds (all for on night), didn 't bring poles, and often struggled maintaining balance in the slippery trail. I stopped too often, like a kid at Christmas, taking a multitude of pictures. Long story short, seven hours into the hike, a had reached the first campsite in the valley (about 6.5 miles). It was three o 'clock by then and I had to abandon my dream of making it to the beach.

It was a treacherous, exhausting, and yet beautiful failure. Time limited my ability to complete the journey, and I 'll make sure that doesn 't happen again. Yes, there will be an again!

A few tips: Pack as light as possible, Get tablets or a filter (I carried a gallon jug), take poles in the rainy season, take organized breaks, and most of all, embrace the journey! I hiked this trail last weekend with my wife and a friend. Getting the permit was not an issue, just get it early. We camped Friday night at the state park and left our car there overnight without issue Saturday. The trail conditions were fine. The first three miles have a few muddy sections but nothing unmanageable.

We made it to Kalalau Beach in 6 hours and made it back the following day in about 5 and a half. A couple tips that are mentioned on this site that I would like to reinforce are to start hiking early to avoid the heat and to pack as light as possible. My pack was just over 30 lbs. And my wife?s was 20 (and that included wine and scotch!).

If you are from Colorado and an avid hiker (like me) you will have no problem with this trail. Below are a few GPS waypoints I took along the way if anyone is interested. They are generally within 150 ft because I couldn?t always get a good signal at the exact point. Ke?e Beach: N 22, 13.110 / W 159, 34.870 Hanakapiai(2 miles): N 22, 12.507 / W 159, 35.858 Hanakoa (6 miles): N 22, 11.450 / W 159, 37.180 Kalalau(11 miles): N 22, 10.510 / W 159, 39.280 Enjoy and thanks for all the great info on this site!

As you may know, permits are required for any hiking past Hanakapi?ia on the Na Pali Trail to Kalalau Valley. There are not separate permits for camping and hiking and permits issued for the trail are for camping at the trail's end at Kalalau.

This 11 mile trail is very strenuous and one should prepare to spend the night at the end. Due to your feedback, I've updated the link on the Kalalau page to go to the State Parks updated website, where you'll see a link to download a PDF for your permit application. You can also call the office at (808) 587-0300 to get answers to your questions. Good luck and enjoy the Na Pali! You should know that June is a hot time of year on Kauai and the trail is strenuous. Make sure you stay hydrated and keep your pack as light as possible.

I recommend beginning the trail very early this time of year. After crossing the river at Hanakapi'ai, there is a steep incline that does not have much shade.

Making this trek at 8am rather than high noon is preferable. Also, the summer months see more visitors at Kalalau because it is accessible via kayak during the small surf of this season.

It is still a huge valley with plenty of space to walk in solitude, but the camp areas on the beach will most likely be more populated than the winter months. Other feedback for Dave from the users in this forum is welcome.

Enjoy your time in Kalalau. Just wanted everyone to know that although the bus sounds like a great option, they do not take backpacks. I'm not sure why unless it's so that the taxis get more business. Anyway, it would be something to lobby for to have either the taxi companies have a flat rate for travel to the trailhead or that the buses change their policy and encourage use by tourists coming from the airport. I realize they probably have to limit the size of items somehow but maybe somewhat larger than the dimensions allowed now would help. For those looking for a place to leave their stuff, I did notice some lockers in the Post Office in Hanalei, that might be an option.

Alternatively, you could put it in a trash bag and hide it in the woods somewhere. I stayed at the YMCA, and they directed me to a woman named Betty across the street who keeps stuff for hikers, but I do NOT recommend this option, as she is very busy, and it was very inconvenient to get my things back. And then she tried to hit me up $5 for all her 'trouble!' OTOH, at that point I was staying in Hanalei and hitching back and forth (couldn't travel after dark) - if I had had a car or been staying at the Y, I'm sure it would have been easier. I met so many nice people while hitchhiking around the North Shore - definitely recommend it! For those concerned about the heights, I have to say that I was completely terrified.

I turned around at mile 8 - which I hear is after the worst part, but the thought of putting more dangerous trail between me and home was more than I could stand at that point. The 'cliffs ' around mile 7 are short, but starting around mile 4, there are many, many sections where a slip could have bad consequences, or at least it seemed so to me.

That said, I am a big chicken when it comes to heights, and there were plenty of people trotting by in flip-flops where I was scooting on my butt. Give it a shot, if you 're not particularly scared by mile 6, it doesn 't get all that much worse. If you are scared, realize that there will be significant distances that are as bad or worse than what you 've already done. FWIW, the advice that I heard over and over from locals was - if the trail is sketchy, slow down and be careful, don 't let nervousness make you speed up to get it over with. Hey just looked at the videos of the kalalau trail on you tube.

I can see why people are afraid!!!!! What I didn´t see from those great pictures was tropical landscape. I realize the cliffs edge must be dryer landscape but what about the parts of the trail that get away from the cliffs edge. Is this 'rain forest/tropical'landscape?

Because hawaii conjures up pictures of the tropics and I don´t want to be dissapointed. Also W you suggested staying and exploring at the end of the trail for two nights. What exactly is there to explore, are there trails and what is the landscape like there? Thanks for the great site! You may notice that the trail is currently closed. Keep in touch with the DLNR to make sure the trail is open before solidifying plans. There are some dry and crumbling sections of trail but there are also very wet and tropical areas as well.

Both kinds of conditions can be slippery so use caution. Vast Kalalau Valley, lies at the end of the 11 mile trail. There is camping on the bluff near the beach and numerous foot trails that meander through the valley's jungle and along its rivers.

W's right to recommend at permits for at least 2 nights here. Hi Ashlie - the trail is now open again. It was closed due to the fact that the park ranger hiked the trail when it was very rainy on Sunday Feb. The rain event was short-lived and it was beautiful hiking conditions all week. Unfortunately the inefficiencies of the State DLNR required a different ranger to hike the trail and issue the OK to reopen. We have had a number of complaints and reports from travelers that came a long way to hike, only to find out that the trail is closed via the sign at the trailhead. Na Pali - big on beauty, small on park management.

The hike to Hanakapiai is challenging because of steep and narrow inclines. It also is very rocky in spots and can be quite muddy depending on recent weather. Proper footwear does make a difference. Check out the site's Footwear page in the Info Guide section. Shoes that support the feet and have good traction are best. I like walking sticks, but prefer to have my hands free on this trail to be available to catch myself in case I trip. Take it slow and stay aware on the trail and you're in for a beautiful hike experience.

Areden and I are going to be on the trail from 2/21-25th. This is my 2nd time on the trail and I write this because of the excitement that's welling up. I was on the trail in 97 and have never forgot the beautiful views and beaches. We plan to hitchhike from the airport as before. We have tried to come up with better transportation to now luck. I guess it will be a nice way to meet someone.

I noticed a structure at the beach on google earth. Is that a bathroom? Is anyone else planning on being on the trail?

Specifics about the permits/camping are best answered by the DLNR. I've redirected our website's links to their new homepage.

Phone numbers for their Oahu location are listed there and I'll give the Kauai number here:(808) 274-3444. Being in Canada, I understand you may want to try cyberspace. Their email address is: dlnr@hawaii.gov, but I'm not sure how timely their response will be.

If you haven't seen it already, check out the permit page through the State parks site for more info:Keep in mind if you take a day and a half to hike to Kalalau, you'll need a permit for camping at the 6 mile point, Hanakoa. Enjoy your trip! I hiked this trail over 30 years ago. I remember it being incredibly beautiful and of some difficulty. My friend and I, both about 19 years old at the time; we were inexperienced and carried a canvas army pup tent, canned food and no stove (just matches).

His was an old boyscout back-pack and the frame broke when we were walking on one of the gravely places with a sheer 1000 foot drop to the ocean. He lost his balance and I caught him by the arm before he went over. We never got a fire going that was worth a damn, so our food was cold straight out of the can. Our last night was spent at the Hanakoa shelter where we ran into two Hawaiian hunters fresh from a wild goat kill. They managed a roaring fire and we ate well that evening. I'm taking my wife to Kauai this spring.

We're going to hike into Hanakapiai, but no further. I'm really looking forward to being there again. Thank You All for your invaluable insight into 'The Best Trail in the World!' I'm hiking it for the second time in a month as a much needed respite from UH - Manoa. Kalalau Valley feels exactly like I would imagine heaven on earth to be.

College life demands many adventures outside the classroom for true wisdom to be attained. Last time I ventured to Kalalau I learned how important it is to get the required permit beforehand; it's much cheaper and way more enjoyable than the alternative I experienced my last day in the valley.:-) Have Fun, and ALOHA.

My boyfriend, Robert and I just came off the trail. We knew it was going to be difficult and beautiful. It was all of that.

I am afraid of heights and going in the two miles stretch between 6 and 8 got to me. Thankfully Robert is an old adventure guide and mountain climber and he literally talked me through it. We carried too much weight and can only stress KEEP THE WEIGHT LOW. It really makes all the difference.

Also -- good hiking boots should be required. Nothing else will do really. It poured at Kalalau the last night and we hiked out in the rain part of the trip. It was easier for me going back. We did see people along the way who looked unprepared for the trip. One couple we saw late in the day headed to Hanakoa -- too late in the day to get there but we could not deter them. We hope they made it.

We hitchiked from the airport in and out and met great people. Every one went out of their way to take us where we needed to go. For that we are thankful and grateful and wish we could do something to say thank you.

We have beautiful pictures and great memories of this once in a lifetime trip. Next time we kayak around the top end or go inland to the waterfall at mile two. You need to take frequent breaks to enjoy the views as you are looking at your feet most of the way.

Stay hydrated! It is very hard to do the trail in one day. Two days is better in and out and at least two full days at the beach. I can't stress enough PACK LIGHT - no more than 20 lbs. For women and 25 or 30 for big guys. Curious George made it the whole way too. Aloha, I am planning to hike/camp/bowhunt back the Na Pali trail in a couple weeks (late March 08).

I am still awaiting my permit, but dlnr says they sent it. I have very limited time and am wanting to find a goat as soon as possible. Any suggestions on the highest goat concentrations? With limited time, Do you suggest I just try up the Hanakapai trail for a goat or from what I've heard I should go past Hanakoa. Do you think I could make it just past Hanakoa, find a goat and pack it out all in one day?

Mahalo for any advice. Aloha from a remote Alaskan Island again.

I forgot to ask: I use a Jetboil stove to boil water with. I cannot travel with the fuel cannister in my luggage. Is there a store on Kauai where I can buy a small fuel canister for use with a jet boil? Perhaps Waipoouli Variety store in Kapa a? AWESOME website man,I can hardly wait for this trip, I am really hoping to find a goat quick because me wife won 't go hunt with me and I will have to be away from her while camping with my bow. Anyhow, Mahalo for any advice on where to get a fuel canister and anything you can help me with a likely spot to find a goat?

Kayak companies on the island will assist in boating clients to Kalalau but not until May when surf is smaller. There are no boat companies that are legally allowed to do 'drop offs' at Kalalau. Should you know/find someone with a privately owned boat that's willing.well, that does happen but is not recommended/legal.

If you do hike in, definitely pack as lightly as possible. I hold a rule of nothing more than 30 lbs and healthy hikers in this forum have recommended as light as 20lbs. You feel every ounce on this trail.

But so worth the challenge! Hi guys, this comment thread is the best source of information about this trail I 've found so far! I 'm heading to Kauai next week. Tamil Melody Songs Download 2010. I got my permits a couple weeks ago in O 'ahu. Just to let you know, camping limits are 20 persons max per night at Hanakoa, and 60 max per night at Kalalau.

Still, Hanakoa is easily available and Kalalau not as easy. I had to get some days in Hanakoa and others in Kalalau because of this. So I have a couple questions: 1- Are the permits often required on the trail?

2- Do you think I can get in trouble if I 'm sleeping at Kalalau having a permit for Hanakoa?? I am planning a hiking trip with my boyfriend in May. My boyfriend is in great shape and I am in average shape. I 'm wondering what time you would recommend we start the Kalalau trail hike to get there by sunset? I would really love to see the sunset at Kalalau beach.

I 've read several postings and am probably one of those who will need to take frequent breaks along the way - and I do not want to get stuck at Hanakoa to camp. Everyone 's postings of their experiences and the feedback you have provided have been so helpful. Thank you in advance. Hi, As many others have said, this is the best site I 've seen for information! I have a couple more questions though. We will be hiking the Na Pali coast in April. We had planned to hike to Hanakoa the first night, Kalalau the second night and back to Hanakoa the third night giving us plenty of time to go slowly and see the sights.

From what I 'm reading here maybe we should try to change the permits and stay at Kalalau all 3 nights? We are experienced hikers particularly when it comes to mountaineering (glacier travel, rock climbing etc.) but have little experience near the ocean. I am concerned we will pack too heavy. It looks like you 're recommending packing very light. The only tent we own is a 4 season tent which is very light to carry but will this just be rediculously warm? Should we look at purchasing a summer tent?

As for footwear, a co-worker told me he saw people on the trail wearing some type of knobby footwear that looked like it worked well in the mud. Is there anything in particular you recommend? Lastly, do we need tide charts for this hike or other knowledge of the ocean? Thanks for the positive feedback. Hanakoa offers a great respite halfway through the trail, especially for those not physically prepared for a very strenuous hike. Hanakoa is beautiful but dark as it is encompassed by a jungle of trees, there is no view or beach access on this cliffside area and this spot is popular with local goat hunters.

Avid hikers may be happiest to pack light, give themselves all day and move on through to Kalalau. Take your light tent and sleep with the door open if you get too hot. Glad you got the 'pack light' message. Check out our footwear section on this site in the Info guides.

You may be referring to Tabbies, which are rubber slippers with felt for gripping the reef. They do well in mud and holding on to wet rocks but have no arch support.

You can get them at grocery stores. Have a great hike! Aloha from Arizona!!!

I've read through most of the blogs and only have a few questions!! In reference to the permits, both for hiking and camping, I would like to know if they are available to pick up the day of at the District Offices?? On their website, they mention that the easiest way to obtain permits is at the physical location.if this is true, I would like to just purchase my permits when me and my posse arrive in May.

Is this an OK route to go?? Also, I've seen that Hanakoa Falls and Hanakapi'ai Falls are in route along the Kalalau Trail, how far off the immediate trail are they?? We will probably visit the closest one to the trail because our main focus is Kalalau Beach! And is the water from the falls safe to drink, or should we stick to tablets?

And lastly, are there many visible wild animals on Kalalau Beach?? My mother-in-law is concerned with wild boars or chickens!!! I told her I haven't seen any comments about the wildlife, but I have to put her thoughts to rest!!

We're coming your way in a couple weeks and already have our permit for camping at Kalalua Beach on the 16th of April. We're in good shape and not too worried about getting to the beach, but wonder if Hanakoa is the best falls with pool option on the trail or if there are other options close to Kalalau Beach (We ruled out Hanakapiai as too far off the trail). We're only staying one night, so it will have to be something pretty close. Thanks in advance for the help, your site rocks. Permits are no longer being issued for camping at the 2 mile mark of the Kalalau trail at Hanakapiai. So, hiking to the falls in this valley requires a 8 mile, round trip, day hike.

I think most children under 10 would have difficulty. Only you know the condition your children are in, but even the first 2 miles of the hike (one way) is considered strenuous and I would think it would be a stretch for a 5 year old.

Check out some of the other hikes highlighted on the site for more moderate family excursions. First off, thanks for putting up such a great website. My boyfriend and I are going to Kauai next week and are planning on hiking part of the Kalalau trail. We want to do the whole thing but only have 2 days and one night to get there and get back.

I really think we 'd be pushing it to do the whole trail 2 days in a row. Do you recommend doing the first six miles and camping at Hanakoa (assuming we can still get a permit) or only hiking the first 2 miles and then hiking back to stay somewhere near the trailhead? Hi - I did a rushed version of Kalalau last December. We hiked to six mile on day one, then I went to Kalalau and back on day 2, and then back out on day 3. Clearly, I need to do it again except with more time in the Valley.

I just ran into the possibility of going, but it would be the second week of June. My questions are: 1. Do I have a chance of getting a permit for June at this late date? Do the chances for permits increase if I were to get a Hawaiian resident to get the permit for me (versus via mail)? Does the valley lose some of its luster with the allowance of the zodiacs / kayaks? Or is it still just as special?

I appreciate any help. And thanks for the site. It made my prior trip wonderful, and is hopefully going to help again! My wife and I hiked in on Thursday (3/27/08) and back out the next day. The conditions of the trail were actually quite good and the views unbelievable.

I 'm in my late twenties and in great shape and this trail absolutely kicked my butt. The first day in was fine but the second day out was quite tough due to muscle fatigue and general soreness from the previous day. If you are considering doing this trail in 2 days (or 1!) please make sure you know what you are getting into and leave yourself lots of extra time by leaving early. I hiked in with a 20-25 lb pack and my wife had a 10 lb pack. I saw a few hikers with 35-40 lb REI packs hiking in TEVA 's who were in utter exhaustion so that is definitely not the way to go! Miles 6.5-8.0 were in great shape trail-wise.

The water crossings were all low and safe due to the lack of steady rainfall. There were about 20 people on Kalalau Beach.

Apparently there is also a film crew camping in the woods filming a documentary. I did not see them however while I was there. I saw a group of three kayakers make an albatross landing on the beach. I 've never seen a kayak get launched upside down in a wave that bad in my life. The beach was surreal and the hippies and other campers were all really friendly. Best hike of my life! Check out the latest info on the DLNR's closure of campsites at Kalalau on the link below the photo on this page.

Of course, always pitch a tent at a designated campspot and most at Kalalau are within a short walking distance from the waterfall. As for nudity, it is technically illegal in the state of Hawaii to be nude in public, including in Kalalau valley, but you will see some people ignoring this. Some locals can be especially sensitive to nudity so be respectful. Enjoy Kalalau.

You guys are fantastic!!! I am planing a five day trip in may. I understand that the water along the trail must be treated. My question is whether or not I should bring a lot of water to start with or are there enough spots to fill up that I can pack a bit lighter? I would like to just bring one bottle and just re-fill it at every source. Is this plausible? Also I am ditching my tent for a hammock with an integrated net and fly (much lighter).

Are there sufficient areas where I could set my hammock up? Being a tropical island I would think there would be plenty of water and plenty of trees. Thanks, Dave.

Hello, I will be hiking the trail in about two weeks, and have a question about what to bring for sleeping. I see that in most seasons, a tent with a sleeping pad and a top sheet is sufficient. Will this be enough for end of Apri?

Or will it get cool enough at night to warrant a sleeping bag. Also, for cooking, can I bring a propane burner? I have experience backpacking and camping, but please let me know if there are other details specific to this trail that I should know of, in terms of sleeping and eating. Hey all, my boyfriend and i hiked the kalalau trail last week. We hiked in monday, camped at kalalau, and hiked out tuesday. It took us about 8-9 hours each way. We are both pretty fit (both avid rock climbers and i run quite often).

The trail was HARD. Be prepared to hurt all over. If i was to do it again, i'd take at least 3 days. It's hard to appreciate the beauty of the trail when you're focused on getting in or out by sunset. We left all of our other stuff (minus vauables) in the car parking lot at the trail base and had no problems with theft. We only had a filter for our water and we were okay. The trail is gorgeous and the views are totally worth it!

Hi all, First of all I'll point out what many others have already said, great website! I've been scouring for a site like this and I've finally found it. I've read the entire site, but still have a few questions: 1) Fuel: I'll be arriving into Lihue at 7:30 PM and leaving for the trail head the following morning at crack of dawn. This leaves a problem regarding fuel, because I imagine stores will be closed by the time I arrive. I have a GigaPower Snow Peak stove that uses a blended isopropane/butane cartridge with threads. Any ideas what I can do?!

2) Shoes: I'm debating whether I should wear a pair of light trail runners with socks (timberlands) or a pair of sport sandals (Keens) without socks. Any comments on experiences with the latter option? I appreciate the quick response on the Awa trail hike I left a few weeks ago and now we are just a few days away from coming to the island.

We've decided to bypass the NaPali kayak to do a little more hiking if the conditions aren't good and are thinking about doing just the front leg of the Kalalau trail up to the falls. Couple of questions- 1) how long should we expect the hike up to the falls and back to take if we want to spend some time up at the falls??

2) We looked at the weather tonight and it looked like 50% chance of rain from Friday thru next Wed- I know last yesr we were all freaked out about the weather saying that it was going to rain everyday in dominican republic and it ended up being gorgeous- is that kind of the standard weather forcast for Kauai?? Or should we plan on a wet vacation no matter where we are on the island? Can't wait for the trip rain or shine- thanks for all of your help. Mosquitos are the thickest in jungle/forested areas, especially when there is little wind. Spots on the trail like Hanakoa are pretty full of mosquitos, but most of the trail is along the coast where fewer bugs hang around. Once in the valley, as long as you're camping along the beach, they aren't too bad.

Building a fire helps keep them at bay, as well as mosquito repellent, obviously. As for parking, we advise catching a ride to the trailhead and leaving your car wherever you are staying.

The YMCA camp is about 3 miles from the trailhead but they are not currently offering parking. Have a great hike! Yesterday we returned from Kalalau beach. It was amazing! With help of this great site (I asked several questions here) I was prepared very well for the hike and everything went just perfect.

I'm going to post a lot of photos with more detailed hike information on my page later (will provide link here if this is ok), but for now few words about our hike. First day we started not so early - almost around 8am. We hiked 2 miles to Hanakapia 'i beach and spend about 40 minutes there. Very beatiful place! Nice place to put your legs into the cool stream and bite an energy bar on the beach. After that we hiked to Hanakoa valley.

We were going to stop there for a night to take a little rest and in the morning continue to Kalalau. We were told that Hanakoa doesn 't really worth it though - a lot of bugs and mosquitos. As for me, I didn 't see a lot of bugs (we found much more of them in Kalalau) and mosquitos were not a big problem (it was also not that bad as expected). There 's a nice stream in Hanakoa and we found pretty nice place to camp across this stream (If somebody wants to camp there, location is: you should cross the stream and go up the trail for 20 meters or so and then turn up to the left, there 'll be couple of places to camp. It 's pretty nice, because it 's not right on the stream, it 's not near the toilets, few steps from the trail, but not very much visible from the trail).

Also, if you walk on the rocks down the stream a little bit you will find pretty nice pool where you can take a shower - there 's a small waterfall and small pool, and this place is not visible from the trail. On our next day we started around 7:40am. Our main worry was about 6.5-8 miles part of the trail and the narrow and eroded. Download Free Body Pump Routine Pdf To Word. When you go there for the first time it looks really dangerous, though very beatiful and impressive.

I didn 't worry much about myself passing this part, I was mostly worrying about my wife, because she was very afraid of it. But we passed it ok, no problems. Just don 't look down while you 're walking and concetrate on the tral and you 'll be ok. If you want to look down, just make a stop in a safe place. Views are just amazing! There are only couple of really dangerous places in this part, but in general it 's ok and pretty safe. As for me, it was almost the easiest part of the trail, because there 's no lush vegetation there and it 's easy to walk (as long as you don 't afraid of heights that much and concetrate on the trail).

There were a lot of goats on this part of the trail, so watch them, because if they are above you they can make rocks fall down on you. After mile 8 the trail is not very difficult, though it still has several ascents and descents. It also has some small streams. Finally, you will reach the red hill and at the bottom of it there 'll be Kalalau valley. You 'll have to cross one more stream and after that just go either to the valley or to the beach.

We camped on the beach under the tree almost where the sand ends. There are a lot of places to camp and all of them look just great, so there 'll be no problem to find one. At the end of the beach there 's a nice pool that people use as a shower - it was really the best shower I 've ever had. Kalalau beach is very very beatiful place!

Sunsets are terrific! There 's a lot of nudity on the beach. Most of the people are very friendly. On our way back we got up at 5am, packed and started around 6:15am. There was a small rain, but it was actually good, because the trail was better after small rain. We made 11 miles in 7.5 hours without pushing ourselves and with 20 minutes stop at Hanakoa and 40 minutes stop at Hanakapia 'i.

Just start as early as possible and you 'll be ok. On our way back my wife passed 6.5-8 miles part w/o noticing it at all. I just told her that we made it and she didn 't believe that first, she thought that the dangerous stuff is still ahead of us. But she was really glad when we she realized that we already passed everything.

As for us, the hardest part of the trail on the way in and out is from Hanakapia 'i to Hanakoa. It 's 4 miles of a lot of ascents and descents in jungles, some of them are pretty long. Couple advise: 1. Wear good hiking boots.

We were using good hiking boots with Gore-Tex, ankle support and very good traction and we were feeling very confident on the trail, especially this is important on 6.5-8 part of the trail. Start as early as possible. It is really hard to hike under the sun, especially judgle parts of the trail. Walking sticks help a lot!

I didn 't have one, so I found a good tree stick somewhere on the trail. Ok, I 'm going to enjoy my vacation and will post a link to photos and other info later. I hiked this trail on April 5, leaving at 12:45pm and wondering if I would make it before dark since I was carrying a 50 lb backpack for a two-night stay (permit was acquired!). Once I got past the 5 mile mark I decided that there was no turning back! The coastline became more beautiful, more wild and mysterious, and the further I hiked in, the more unusual were the hikers I encountered.

There were more bohemian barefooted hikers hiking or out, though very few. The weather was perfect, and fortunately the trail was dry. Yes, the trail does become more challenging to one's fear of heights between miles 6.5-8. One should only do this hike if one is a strong experienced hiker, is fully alert, not fatigued, and not too afraid of heights, but be sure to have your camera at the ready at all times. Just be sure that if you want to look at something for more than a few seconds, check where your footing is on the trail and then stop to look. If you have a heavy pack, it can be harder to balance in certain situations. There are several water crossings along the 11 miles, though on the hike back out after some rain I counted at least 18 water crossings of varying flows and widths, all of which were able to be crossed without removing shoes and wading across, though iam sure this can be a whole different ballgame after a heavy rain.

I made it in at about 6:15, just in time to set up my tent and watch a beautiful sunset. I had arrived just days after the massive invasion by the authorities to kick out the illegal film crew and a few loud gun-shooting drunks who were fired from their jobs the next day. I initially encountered a cute topless girl and her boyfriend who were very friendly and helpful about campsite information. Next time I will arrive sooner in the day in order to get a better campsite. What can I say? A waterfall on the beach, whales breaching the ocean in the distance, eating oranges right off the tree, swimming in the Big Pool (and other pools), witnessing naked AM yoga on the beach, people just doing their thing.

The hike out was a bit more nerve-wracking for me because it had rained enough that some of the trail was slippery, but there was no incident, though at mile 2 I encountered a woman who had apparently sprained her ankle (unfortunately it does happen usually within the first two miles of the trail because many people are inexperienced hikers and wear tennis shoes, flipflops or are out of shape). Once I finished the hike, I called 911 to get her some help. Ironically,I have been working at the ER at Wilcox Memorial Hospital as a travel nurse! If you are up for the challenge, THIS is one of the best or THE best hike I have done in my 11 years of hiking. I have just finished reading the entire forum and found it to be very informative. However I cannot believe some entreprenurial person has not started a shuttle service business from the airport to the trailhead and back! I would do it but I am not a U.S.

There has to be some local person reading this forum who recognizes an opportunity here. A shuttle bus that can pick you and your luggage up at the airport. Stops at a shopping centre for stove fuel, supplies and food, then drives you right to the trailhead or the ymca campground. The shuttle service could also arrange the permits and provide storage for extra luggage you may want to store while you are hiking. Hey wouldn't it be great if this service was up and running by the time my wife and I come in Feb. '09 to hike the trail! Anyway, we will be staying the max.

5 nights on the trail. I believe in the adage; 'If you are going to do something, you may as well do it right the first time'. You just never know when or if you will be back. Keep up the good work on this site! Hi everybody, I've heard that camping permits for the Na Pali Coast State Park are selling out fast, especially during summer months.

Is this true? I am planning to hike the Kalalau trail somewhere begin july 08. (I've already sent an e-mail to the DNLR but i'am not getting any response.

Since I'am European, Hawaii office hours are like right in the middle of the night so calling isn't really an option for me. So, can I just print the application form, fill it out and send it in without checking for availability first?) Thx.

Aloha Kristof. It's true that summertime is the most popular time of year for camping at Kalalau and permits are limited. Lucky, you, I made a call to the offices to find out what they would suggest in your case.

She basically told me that in July there are only permits available for the 6,7,8 & 9. Though she said you should have received an email reply, she recommends you send the application, US currency payment and a copy of your passport to their offices as soon as possible if you want to reserve camping for any of those dates. Hope this helps. I just did this Hike a few days ago. We did one day in, spent the night in Kalalau and then hiked out the next morning. It is a beautiful place out there, but I only recommend doing it if you have a few more days, it is very strenuous and took a lot of work to hike out first thing the next morning after we had just arrived.

Also, make sure you bring a water filter and tablets. Once we got out there our water filter broke and we were forced to drink the stream water. A bunch of people on the trail will tell you that is it ok to drink. Two days after I returned home I was very ill from the 'lepto' that can be found in the streams.

So my main advice is take your time and bring a couple things to clean your water with. Things we wish we had thought of but didn't: 1) Hiking poles-with all the up and down, they really should be a requirement for any one doing the trail. 2) Matches for fire- just forgot My wife and I (27 and 28, respectively) started off from the Haena campgrounds at 0715. We stopped occasionally for water brakes and pictures, and once at Hanakoa to filter water. Otherwise we kept walking while munching on energy bars and arrived at Kalalau Beach 6.5 hours later. The hike was incredible and I would agree that it is every bit as difficult as everyone before has mentioned. The well spoken of portion on the cliff edge was terrifying for me, less so for my wife.

Of note, that section was really easy and not as scary on the way back. We had incredible weather. The surf was great as my wife and I are great swimmers and we enjoyed the power of the ocean, although the current was a little to strong to swim to the next beach over. We stayed two nights, woke up on the morning of our departure at 0400, left at 0430 and made it back in 5.75 hours. Our ealy departure was only possible with the use of our headlamps and my trusty Garmin 305 GPS. Otherwise, I certainly would have been worried about taking the wrong turn in the dark.

Our two nights of camping was the end of our vacation after a week stay at the Marriott in Lihue. It was such an incredible end to our adventure as we felt such a strong connection with nature.

This hike should be on everyone checklist of must-do experiences if you are able, and I hope to be able to do it again one day. One other suggestion is to pack as light as possible. We both carried 'Day Pack' backpacks and shared the weight of a tent, 2 sleeping pads, and an incredibly light silk sheet. We saw far two many people struggling on the trail with heavy packs.

If you really require all the creature comforts of home, by all means bring them along. However, I think you will have a much more enjoyable hike with the least amount of weight possible. Mahalo for your comments in the forum. It's true, we highly recommend allowing a few days to enjoy Kalalau before hiking back out. And yes, treat all drinking water. You can be at risk of contracting various illnesses by drinking from the stream. 'Lepto' or leptospirosis is extremely serious.

Hopefully you are mistaking a stomach virus for this dangerous disease. If you think you have lepto you need to seek medical attention immediately. Here is a link to a PDF with information about this bacteria with contact numbers if you have questions. All hikers should be familiar with this info. Hi, my friend and i are trying to get permits to hike the Kalalua trail the first week in august. We live in FL and have called the DLNR a couple of times but get different stories about permits.

One time it was that there were permits availabe starting june 31 but we had to come in person to get them (ya, so how would we do that?) and the other was they were not giving permits out for those dates. Do you have any suggestions in trying to get permits? And, BTW, what is the penalty for getting caught without a permit? I?m an experienced backpacker from the NW, but I have never been confronted with such difficult logistics on how to get from the airport to trailhead. Too bad YMCA wont let you park at their place anymore; that would have made it pretty easy. So how do you get to the trailhead, without having to park your car there? I guess a taxi might be the only route right now?getting the taxi to show up to take you back to the airport is a concern.

Does the trailhead have cell phone coverage? Oh and thanks for taking the time to answer questions on this great site. Hi Grizzly Greg.

It has become apparent on this forum, that many are experiencing your same dilema. One user has found a shuttle service and I've requested she give some feedback on her experience for our users.

A cab or bus ride from the airport may be your best bet. I've also suggested tuning in with the hostels in Kapaa, though I don't know if that has helped. The trailhead does not have solid cell phone reception but there is a payphone. Plan on using a calling card, as the coin intake is dodgey on the phone there.

Thanks for your feedback! Enjoy the trail.

It's so worth it. I'd like to share my experience about getting to the trail head and spending a night before the hike. We hiked this April and found people in Kapaa who were heading there as well, so they gave us a ride right to Kee beach. We spend a night on Kee beach, right under the first big tree, in 50 meters from the trailhead, and next morning we started our hike. I think that's the best way to do it - spend a night on Kee beach, because you don't have to go to the trail head - it's right there. It is of course ILLEGAL though (as far as I know).:) BUT.

If you do like we did - come there around 9pm when it's dark, nobody's gonna be there (except similar Kalalau hikers), so you can easily set up a tent anywhere you like. This is the very end of the road, so nobody's gonna check illegal camping at that time of the day. If you arrive early, there'll be a lot of people on the beach, and probably ranger's car; so basically just have fun in the ocean and wait until it's dark and everybody's gone. On our way back, we simply hitchhiked again - the first car we saw stopped and nice people gave us a ride right to Kapaa - almost to the door of our hotel that we had reservation in. From our experience I can say that there's no problem with hitchhiking in Kauai - we did that many times.

My fiance and I will be visiting Hawaii for our honeymoon at the end of October, and are looking forward to hiking the entire trail. I've read this forum and it seems that the only way to hike the entire trail, is to go IN and OUT.

Is there not a way to leave the car at the end of the trail, shuttle or cab it to the top and then just go one way??? If not, do you think it would be possible, to have a cab drop us off at the top, and then we ask them to meet us at the end at a certain time?? Curious to know what if any creative option we have to do it just one way. We are short on time, but would really love to have the experiance of hiking the entire trail. Check out the Kauai Trail Navigator Map on this page and you'll see that the Na Pali Coast does not have a road.

The highway ends on either side of this coastline, so the trail to Kalalau Valley is one way. The only way out is to hike back out the way you came. There has been much discussion about ways of getting to the trailhead and for now the options seem to be cab, bus or a lift from a friend. This is an extremely challenging hike that will take most of the day and good preparation.

We suggest allowing at least a few days in the Valley. Definitely not a trek to take if you're in a hurry.

Just came home tonight from a wonderful seven-day trip to the island. My wife and I spent Wed, Thurs and Friday at Kalalau Beach and had some tremendous experiences and met some very cool people. I got plenty of photos and video, particularly shots of the trail and the notorious 'cliffy ' portions, which I hope to post on youtube this week. There are many, many things I could recommend to folks considering this amazing trek-- nothing new, just the same things that more experienced hikers have already offered here, but stuff that begs repeating: 1) This has been said dozens of times before on this forum, but DO NOT bring a pack heavier than 30 lbs, regardless of whether you think you 're in shape or not.

I would think 20 lbs max would actually be best if you 're going the distance and plan on staying a few days. Of course i say this, because like a fool i disregarded that counsel and paid dearly! If i was not a thoroughly fit, distance runner my headstone might 've been somewhere up around mile six. Sierra Club rates the trail a nine. I say that 's accurate provided you are packing extremely light. But pack over 40-50lbs in the summer and this trail is EASILY a 10 in my opinion!

2) For those hiking the distance to kalalau beach be careful at mile two that you dont inadvertedly pull left to Hanakapi?ai Falls at the compost toilet. This is an embarassing admission, but my wife and I were having so much fun, talking and getting into a good rhythm that we veered off and went all the way to the falls. THIS ADDED FOUR ROUGH MILES TO OUR ALREADY RUGGED 11-MILE TREK!!! Unless you 're game for a one-day, 15-mile jaunt (which we ended up doing unfortunately) go slowly at mile-two and look at the signs.

3) There is a point soon after mile eight that my wife and i got off the trail briefly and it was a nightmare. I believe this is fairly common because once we got to Kalalau Beach we met two other people who made the exact same mistake. All I remember is after a fairly wide, rocky area on a bluff overlooking the water, there 's a path that is well-worn that cuts back inside, with black dirt. This is a hazardous detour. You have to travel along a VERY sketchy, sloping, narrow path that at one point moves precariously around a large rock.

This was easily the most perilous and unnerving portion of the journey and my instincts told me something wasnt right. One wrong move here could be tragic and there 's virtually nothing to grab onto if you start sliding. The ACTUAL trail is behind you, back at the bluff and moving upwards on a higher ridge. 4) The last thing I 'll add is the importance of using really good shoes on the trail. My wife and I both had brand name hiking shoes/boots.

My wife 's boots (about a year old, but never offcially hiked in) completely fell apart about 4 miles in. My swoosh brand hiking shoes did the same about six miles in, Mine was catastrophic (the right sole just peeled off like a banana, followed by the left one) and caused us to almost abort the mission. A man I know only as 'Mango Wine ' Tom, who lives out there, came and sat with us, saw my dillemma and traded me shoes on the spot. I offered cash for his boots but he flat-out refused. A real good samaritan. I walked the rest of my jorney to Kalalau Beach in Tom 's size 10 1/2 tattered boots.

He slogged his way out to the trailhead in my dilapidated shoes, held together with nothing but shoelaces. My eyes were filled with tears of gratitude. Thank you brother! Amazing time on the beach at Kalalau. Worth every drop of blood, sweat and tears. The only thing that eclipses the beauty of that place is the vibes from other travelers whose paths you cross. Thanks to Jamie & Kerr, Jamie & Jason, Myron and Dean & Wynona for good times, laughs and friendship.

Thanks also to the moderators of this site. What a fantastic resource for people contemplating this and other hikes on Kauai. So glad for your site and all the helpful info! My husband and I plan to hike in and stay a couple of nights the first week of November. I am terrified of heights so I am trying to prep myself for this mug!

I was wondering though if we need both hiking and camping permits or just camping? I have called the DLNR and just keep getting the recording which is hard to hear. If u know, correct me if I 'm wrong.Send in a letter of request with the place u want to camp and when, photocopies of all drivers license, money orders for $10 per person per night to DIVISION OF STATE PARKS 3060 Eiwwa Street, Suite 306,Lihu 'e,Hawaii 96766.

Do you know if the dates have to be specific or you can just let them know the week you plan to be there and hike?? Also, if they are full, do they just refund your money?

If u have any info to help me out, I would TRULY be appreciative. Thanks for helping us crazy tourists plan amazing vacations! Glad you are finding the site helpful.

I often get the recording at the Kauai office, but have gotten through to someone at the Honolulu office: (808)587-0300. She was able to tell me right then which dates were available for camping. You're far enough in advance, you may have a much better chance of getting the dates you want. You're hearing the recording message right. I'm not sure how they deal with refunds if the dates you request are not available.

As far as I know, permits include camping. If you hike past Hanakapiai you're going to want to camp because of the distance travelled.

Give yourself plenty of time in Kalalau. Re: the dangerous off-trail diversion after mile 8. As Alexander said, this section is far more terrifying than anything on the 'cliff ' portion of the actual trail. Fortunately, it 's a very short detour that ends abruptly. Unfortunately, it is also exceedingly dangerous. I can easily see how exhausted hikers could slip and fall to their doom there.

It is an eroded dirt path that looks for all the world like a continuation of the actual trail, at least at the beginning. It took me about 5-10 mins to get the guts to shimmy around the big rock with my 50lb pack, only to get past it and have the trail end after about 30 meters.

My wife and I were overwhelmed with frustration and dread, realizing we were off-trail and that we had to go back around the 'rock of death ' AGAIN! My wife took her time and went back carefully, I on the other hand refused to tempt fate again and chose instead to climb straight up a steep embankment to the real trail, which was about 20ft directly above. As you know, camping without a permit in Kalalau is illegal, and as with anything, people do it. A crew flies in, periodically, to check for permits and issue tickets. No one knows when they will make a trip in. If you are not in compliance, encounters with officials may not be pleasant.

There is a monetary fine and time with Kauai courts and you will be asked to leave immediately. Keep in mind that they close the valley for about 10 days in the summer for a goat hunt. No camping is allowed in Kalalau at this time and you do not want to be there, illegally at that time, especially. Aloha Michelle, Mahalo for your comments to the Kauai Explorer comments forum. Which backpack magazine are you referring to? Kalalau is not only listed in many tour books, it is pictured in many advertisements.

Right or wrong, it's not much of a secret and it seems to continue to gain more and more attention. Our hope with Kauai Explorer is to get accurate information regarding safety and preservation about a sacred place that people are already aware of. We hope with the popular user forum that people can really communicate with each other about this serious and challenging outdoor adventure. Your comments are exactly what we appreciate featuring. Mahalo Kauai Explorer Staff for this site! Pretty much all my questions were answered by others and I felt totally prepared. I filled a simple day pack w/ compressed foods and had 4L for H2O.

I only needed 2L bottles, @ every ridge I found H2O to filter. BUT there is a misconception by the hippies on the trail that its safe to drink the water sans treatment!! I bought the 'Steri-Pen' UV H2O treatment and it worked perfectly. Enough water and fast, no filtering-it retards all virus and bacteria so they r unable to regenerate inside your body. Aloha Wendell.

If you still want a taste of the Na Pali, you can hike the 8 mile round trip to Hanakapiai Falls. Check out our Hanakapiai page for more info.

You'll want to begin this trek first thing in the morning. There are also some rigourous and beautiful hikes in Kokee.

Depending on where you're staying on the island will determine how long it will take you to get to the park. This site highlights four Kokee hikes: Pihea, Awaawapuhi, Kukui and Alakai Swamp. Most of these would take almost an entire day. Happy hiking. Hello Explorer staff! This website has been incredibily helpful in preparing for this hike.

Thank you for maintaining it. Thanks to everyone who has hiked it and contributed excellent advice. I leave the June 21st for Kauai and will be on the trail the 26th. I've been looking at the Kauai forcast (Garden Island paper online) and have been seeing thunderstorms in the forcast for next week. I'm concerned about mud, I did the first 2 miles in dry conditions last year.

Last year I also did the Pihea trail to the Alakai swamp trail in mud and it wasn't very fun. I'll be camping at Hanakoa the 1st night (with my sister) and continuing to Kalalau the next morning. We have a 5 day permit and are so pumped about Kalalau! I read some campsites are closed at Kalalau and are near the pit toliets. Is this a problem with the amount of campers there?

Great site - thx Few questions. When is goat hunting season? Is there any good snorkeling near Kalalau? Know the riptide can be rough in the winter, but how is it in late July?

If not bad, any good areas worth snorkeling in? If a no-go there, any suggestions for day trips on the east side of Kuaui (IE on way back to airport) or near Hilo?

More remote/less people, the better. Also, do you have any recommendations for places to camp nearby the night before hitting the trail that 's not to far from the trail and easy to find late at night? Even better if there 's good snorkeling nearby Lastly - is there a consensus re: transportation from Lihue to trailhead, hitchhiking aside?

Cab easiest, but tough to time pickup on the way out, I assume given lack of cell coverage. Any idea of cab cost? Or cost of shuttle services? Or is a rental car for $350 for a few days the easiest way to go? Thanks again. Much appreciated. As an avid hiker who has hiked this trail for years, I will tell you, absolutely, do not plan to hike in and out in one day.

This trail is strenuous for even the best of hikers and besides, once you see Kalalau, you will be very disappointed you did not prepare to stay at least one night. No matter how far you decide to hike, this trail is best begun as early as possible, mostly due to the heat factor. You do not need gaitors for your boots. There is 'a lot' of traffic on the first 2 miles of the trail to Hanakapiai and it then thins out dramatically.

This is one hiking experience not to rush through. First of all, thank you for this web site. You do a great job with all the information! I live in Hawaii (on Oahu) and started planning my Kalalau trip a few months ago. Ever since I was a teen in the 70 's and hearing about Taylor camp, I have wanted to experience Kalalau and the NaPali coast.

My dream came true this week as we started out on June 23, and came back yesterday, June 26. I have to tell you, this is a trail that will delight, fill you with a sense of place as well as challange you! Please use extream caution on the entire trail.

I read about the 'cliffy ' section over and over, this is actually one of the most stable areas of the whole trail since it is on rock ground. Other areas of the trail are on loose dirt, that is what you should be most cautious of! On thing I would like to remind everyone of that is planning on doing this hike is that this area is to be respected. By that I mean this palce is old, it has ruins of old villages and heiau (Hawaiian alters).

Please be mindful of this when passing through this trail and give proper respect(you are lucky to experience this). I also encountered a few hikers who thought they were still in 'the city ' crowding fellow hikers space and on their heels for long periods of the trail. Please be mindful of other 's space. If you are lucky enough to do this hike you will not be let down! John: You can hike the trail in one day, but it would be a real waste if you did, and would just be plain hard.

The beach at the end is worth several days - its really a piece of paradise not to be missed. There are spots on this trail where you are going about an hour per mile. Also, you need to be looking down at your feet for much of it due to the terrain -- therefore, you have to stop and look out and see the scenery. You'll want to add some time for that. If you have the opportunity to come back and do the trail when you want, then by all means go for the fitness challenge -- it just depends on what your goal is. I just got back from spending two nights on the trail.

Wow, what a beautiful place! My only regret is that I didn 't stay for longer. I got to do most of what I wanted, but I didn 't have enough time or energy to go exploring up into the Kalalau Valley, and I didn 't read the book 'On the Na Pali Coast ' by Kathy Valier.

It 's quick and informative read that points out some plants and history to check out on the trail. This message board was a huge resource in preparing for my trip. I know there seems to be some longstanding concerns that everyone keeps mentioning (cliffy section, where to park.), so I 'd like to offer my experience. Buying fuel canisters for stoves like Jetboil, MSR Pocket Rocket, Giga Power: Pedal Paddle in Halalei sells the large size but a short walk up the street (towards Lihue), Kayak Kauai also sells them. Kayak Kaua 'i, however, sells much more camping equipment than Pedal Paddle. Go to Hanalei to buy fuel before the day of your hike. White gas is probably available at any Kmart/Walmart/Ace Hardware.

Where to leave your rental car: Kayak Kauai will let you leave your car in their parking lot (in Hanalei) for $10/night. They should also be able to drive you to the trailhead by 7:30am for $10/person. If you are in decent shape and hike somewhat regularly, I think a 7:30 start would be fine for doing the whole hike in one day.

If you 're a slow hiker, I 'd recommend taking a taxi from Kayak Kaua 'i (or wherever) to get at the trailhead by first light. End of June seems like between 5:30 and 6 would be perfect. Better to get more miles out of the way while the day is still cool. If Kayak Kaua 'i is driving you from their shop to the trailhead, you 'll probably be able to buy isobutane canister fuel the morning of. The 'cliffy ' section between mile 7 & 8: No problem. Bill is doing an excellent job of maintence and there is plenty of foot room.

Still, this area should not be dismissed too quickly. If one were to fall down the side while wearing a large pack, that would pretty much be that since you probably wouldn 't be able to stop yourself from tumbling all they way down.

Water: Obviously there 's the leptosporosis to be concerned about. I would recommend a carrying capacity of 2 liters per person. Between mile 2 and mile 6, there was only one small area of trickling water (around mile 4?). If you decide to pass up on refilling at the trickle (if it 's even still there for the rest of the summer), you 'll appreciate filling up 2 liters at Hanakapi 'ai. Other than at Hanakapi 'ai, you probably could get away with only filling up 1 liter at each river crossing (Hanakoa, mile 8, Kalalau), but a little extra is always nice to have. What to pack: Keep it light. I can 't imagine anyone would need a sleeping bag.

An insulating sleeping pad, long underwear, warm hat, and something to stop the breeze from blowing heat away like a light tent, bivy or tarp pitched to the ground in spots should work fine. There are creepy crawlies, so many people will probably prefer the protection of a tent with floor and bugscreen, but I had no problems sleeping on just a pad under a tarp. Mosquitoes are a problem at Hanakoa, though. Trekking poles, staff, or a sturdy walking stick will make all the steep ups and down much easier on your legs/knees.

Footwear: The terrain will tear the soles off of cheap shoes. I 'd recommend a very breathable pair of quality trail running shoes.

Also, bring moleskin or something that to keep blisters from forming. Extra socks helps, too. The official camping sites are at Hanakoa (mile 6) and the end of the trail at Kalalau Beach (mile 11). If for whatever reason, you 're somewhere in between the two and you won 't make it, there is plenty of level ground near the helicopter pad at mile 8. There is also water just beyond this point. When I went in june, sunset was around 7:30 and by 8:30 it was too dark to hike without a flashlight (moon wasn 't up yet).

Most of the folks that start on the trailhead are only going to hanakapi 'ai beach or the falls. After that beach, trail traffic thins way down. By the way, going to Hanakapi 'ai falls for the day isn 't an easy day hike for someone who doesn 't hike. It 's a total of 8 miles and the last mile to the falls is pretty much just on slippery rocks.

I saw too many people who hadn 't brought enough water or anything to snack on. But I suppose if you don 't mind eating mangoes. Mahalo for your feedback.

For users on this forum, keep in mind that everyone's experience is different. Many people may want a sleeping bag, especially in the cooler winter months.

Mangos are usually only dropping in summer (and can not be relied on as a food source any time of year). Moleskin is an excellent item to bring on the trail. Yes, camping is by permit only at mile 6 and Kalalau. Yes, there is flat ground at 8 mile and people may need to sleep here in an emergency, but camping at this spot is illegal and there are no facilities to accommodate campers.

Camping here can have an adverse effect on the fragile ecosystem. The sponsor of this Kalalau page also offers rides to the trailhead. Thanks for sharing your experience Jed! As you can see, it continues to be reiterated: pack light and start early on this trail.

Sorry for the delay in a reply, for some reason my response didn't post. This is a critical question. This trail is not to be done in one day.

The factor of daylight is fundamental, as it would take no less than 10 hours to complete the trip, if you did not stop and carried no weight. This trail is to be done slowly, as it traverses dangerous cliffs. Once you get to Kalalau, you'll understand why it would be crazy to simply turn around and try to make it back by nightfall (which would be nearly impossible). This is one trail not to be rushed. It could be life-threatening to do so, even for the most experienced hiker. I'll echo many of the other posts here to say what a fabulous resource you have provided here. My wife and I hiked the trail in 2003 (to Kalalau in one day - highly recommended), fell in love with Kalalau (but didn 't spend near enough time there), and are planning on hiking again in a few weeks.

However, our trip this year is not as well planned and we are still working on permits. Fingers crossed and hopefully it is not too late. If we make it on the trail, I 'll be happy to post an update when we return. Hello to Kauai Explorer, your site has been indispensable as a resource and guide! And Mahalo to Teresa and the DLNR in Honolulu for coming through with my permit - I was afraid after reading all the horror stories about the permit process, but there is hope after all!

I will be on the trail in mid-August for three nights. I'm sure I won't have much trouble finding great trails while I'm there, but my question is if you can suggest some good day trips inland from the Kalalau camp site? I don't want to miss out on any spots, maybe even some secret spots if they exist? Something that really captures the spirit of the place? If you would rather send directly to me, my email address is dbrusser@gmail.com or I'll check this site for your reply.

Thanks and mahalo! Should you take the Dept. Of Land and Natural Resources serious when it comes to the Na Pali? The Governor does not seem to think so. She just announced $1.2 million to rebuild the first 2 miles of the trail and the DLNR does not get a penny.

Because the state knows the DLNR is a joke on Kauai and has never maintained the trail, leading to the death and disappearance of many poor souls. That IS negligence plain and simple. So the state is going to hire a private company to do the DLNR 's job! Save your money on permits.

Take a chance you won 't run into one of the freak commando rangers they send in there to harass the peaceful residents. Live free as an outlaw. Use the permit money to bring supplies to the volunteers like BILL who are actually making the trail better and safer for all.

Or just donate to a charity on Kauai. Oh yeah and this propaganda the DLNR is pushing that long term campers litter is a laugh as well. I lived back up in there for 3 months and never saw a single ranger pick up a single piece of trash. Rather, it was the 'outlaws ' that I witnessed collect at least a dozen trash bags full of crap that tourist hikers left behind while rangers sat at their station playing cards. Remember, this trail is going to kick your butt no matter what bra! The tourists, exhausted, usually leave all of their useless walmart camping equipment behind before they hike out. Don 't be one of them.

I repeat, it is not the 'outlaws ' littering! They worship that valley and would never disrespect the Menehune spirits out there with garbage.

They live Pono with the Aina. I saw a grown women once so beat by the hike that when she got to the Kalalau river she dropped her HUGE pack, popped a squat right on the trail, 10 feet from the river and started urinating. I witnessed this because I was swimming in the river directly down stream from her. Lets just say I gave her a little piece of my mind when she was done. Good luck to all who make it out there. It truly is paradise. So have some respect and hike out what you brought in.

Don 't wash in the river with harmful soaps, don 't relieve yourself within 100 ' of any water sources, and report any violent or belligerent individuals you meet to some of the friendly native guys living out there. They will know how to take care of any problems you may run into, while the DLNR spends permit dollars on their toy helicopter fly overs. Just my opinion though. Some of the DLNR rangers on Kauai are great human beings. And then there are the storm troopers, I hope you never meet one.

My sister and I only did half of this trail as we packed WAY to much. We should have listened to others on this post board, we had close to 40lbs each, should have had half as much. We met Jed both before and on the hike.

Heed his advice. We decided not to continue past Hanakoa due to the balance issue of heavy packs on 'the cliffs' at mile 7. We also met Bill and many others passing through both directions on the trail. Even though we didn't make it to Kalalau, this trail was an incredible experience and all the people we met past mile 2 were generous and very kind. Thanks again for this message board, it is by far, the best advice for this hike. I hiked this trail in one day!!!

It can be done. If you are a fit hiker this trail is no problem. Best way to impress the locals. (It does freak them out, when you tell them that you did it in a day, I went on a NaPali catamaran cruise afterwards and told the Capt we hiked it and he flipped!!!

It is long, with many ups and downs. Bring lots of water, my brother drank 12 liters!!!

Stash bottles on the trail side for the return trip. There are lots of goats and pigs on the trail, so you need to clean the water if you drink out of a stream.

A Steripen UV sterilzer works great, I drank liters of creek water, decontaminated with the pen and no lepto!!! Eat a good meal the night before and in the morning, be on the trail by 6:00 am and you will be back by 7:30 pm. Don't hang out too long in Kalalua (treat it like the everest summit). The trail trolls are interesting (check mile 8 hut resident!!!) This is the most beautiful and challenging day hike in the world DO IT!!!!!!! You won't regret it!!! Kauai Rules!!!!

Aloha Heather. August tends to be a drier month, though July has been rainier than usual this year. The Na Pali is typically the most wet during the winter. The further you go on the trail, the drier it is, generally speaking. As for plants, check out the experts at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens.

This link will take you to an online resource about the plants. Scroll down to their Gift Shop link and you'll find a Books and Media area that lists their recommendations. Enjoy your hike! Aloha Kawika. Is anyone ready for Kalalau, really? Kidding aside, we can't tell you if you're ready, but it sounds like you're getting a good dose of incline/decline hiking, which is what the trail does for the entire 11 miles.

As you can see in the posts the main ways you can make this trail 'doable' is by starting early, packing light and staying hydrated. There is no way to bypass sections of the trail. Any attempts to go around this section could be life-threatening. Never veer from the trail. Go slow, have solid footwear and take it one step at a time. Permits are issued for a maximum of 5 consecutive nights. My friend and I were there from July 5-9.

We spent the first night at Hanakoa which was a good call for us. We also took the bus to Hanalei with our packs. This website had me worried about the cliffs from mile 6.5-8, but we were fine. Something that we were suprised by at the end was that the local airline took away our stove, despite the fact that there was no fuel attached. They said that this is what they were doing and produced documentation to prove it. Funny how we were able to get it from CA to HNL and to Kauai before they took it away.

We had to have some friends pick it up and mail it back for us. We met a couple out there that was burning kukui nuts for fuel - this would certainly be a lighter way to travel as they are in abundance out there. All in all, a great trip. It was hard and challenging - so pack light. Mahalo for maintaining this informative web site. My daughter will be turning 40 this year and I 've invited her to hike to Kalalau with me in late August. Having done it once before, I know at least a few of the pitfalls, but it was good to learn about the 'bad trail ' at Mile 8.

Also learned the hard way about too much weight. I left about 10 lbs of clothes and food hanging about 5 feet off the ground from a tree near Hanakoa on my way in.

Came back for it 2 days later and the goats and other critters had scattered my stuff all over the forest floor. Nothing edible left, of course, but clothes were salvagable. Main weight issue for me now is knowing how much water to carry. Time before, I hiked in winter and there was plenty to get from streams. But if Hanakapiai, Hanakoa, and Kalalau streams are year-round sources (I use a Steripen bug killer), seems like a 3L bladder should do it, don 't ya think? That 's 6 pounds or 25% of total bag weight, which is a lot, but I 'd hate to run out of water on a hot August day.

Also, our permits are for 1 night each in and out at Hanakoa, and 3 at Kalalau. But we really would like to make it all the way in to Kalalau the first day.

Think the rangers would give be ok with that, given that as you have indicated before, sometimes ya never know that the trail will throw at you.could be great footing, cool day, and fast walking to allow us to make it in 10 or so hours (we plan on leaving at 6:00 am) Mahalo for any information/advice you might care to share. One of our team members hiked the trail last month and reported that the notorious section of trail before mile 8 was looking pretty good.

Of course, trail conditions shift constantly, so you can share on the forum your experience after your hike if you like. Thanks for reiterating the point - yet again - about weight on the trail. Obviously having to abandon weight mid-trail is not eco-sensitive and can create real problems. As for water, there are year-round rivers running at Hanakapiai, Hanakoa, the 8 mile mark and at Kalalau. As long as you have a trusted water treatment system, filling up at these spots may save you weight on the trail. Legally speaking, you may not camp in Hanakoa or Kalalau without a proper permit. Technically, you are in violation if your permit is not for the date/location where you are camped.

Kalalau sees a lot of visitors and permits help manage the impact of these campers. Of course, rangers only make periodic passes through Kalalau to enforce this. You never know if you'll be there when they are.

Hope this helps. I just hiked the Kalalau Trail August 4-6 with my 20-year old daughter and 13-year old son. It was beautiful.

Beware of mosquitos in Hanakoa Valley - apply repellant at Space Rock before descending into Hanakoa Valley. We want to thank Bill for his work on the trail, which has improved conditions for all. Shelf/Ridge area at mile 6.5-7.5 very passable.

We used a Steripen to purify our water along the trail. Very lightweight. We won 't forget the folks we met along the trail, the residents of the Valley, or those incredible sunsets. You sent your message to www.kauaiexplorer.com.

Many folks communicate about Kalalau in our forum, here. October begins to get more rainy, but one can never say for sure what the weather will be like when you're here.

Be prepared for some mud and stay in tune with weather reports while you're on island. Kauai Explorer does not recommend any business, but we do suggest users of the site support our sponsors. The sponsor of this Kalalau page, Kauai Tour Guides, offers rides to the trailhead. Their website is: Enjoy! Aloha Mike, I answered this exact question on the Aug 11 post.

October can be more rainy, but it's hard to predict what the weather will be when you're on the trail. Generally speaking, the first section of the trail tends to be the most muddy when it has been raining.

The sponsor of this site's Kalalau Page, Kauai Tour Guides offers rides to the trailhead. We don't recommend any business but we do suggest our website users support this site's sponsors.

Their website is: Enjoy! We will be hiking the kalalau next friday am - sunday pm. We have a permit to camp at kalalau the 1st (friday) night and the 2nd at hanakoa. Is this a reasonable itinerary? Our flight leaves at 6:45pm on sunday, so i was hesitant to plan on just hiking the full day out on sunday - but would you recommend this instead to give us more time at/near kalalau valley? What stops would you suggest on our ascent out?

Lastly - is there somewhere on the island to pick up a detailed map of the trail? We hiked the first two miles on August 11th.

The trail was a little muddy in places but was one of the highlights of our week in Kauai. We thought about heading up to Hanakapiai Falls, but decided we would do that next time. Instead we spent a couple of hours exploring the beach and enjoying the scenery. We got an early start and were able to park right next to the trailhead. The view at about mile 1 where you can see Ke'e and the Na Pali coast is spectacular.

There weren't very many people around us on the way in, but we passed a lot of people on the way back. It was interesting to see the variety of people and foorwear. I saw grandparents and kids as young as 3-4 years old. There were people with hiking boots and those with flip flops. The one common thing is that we were all muddy, but having a great time. If you don't hike much or exercise regularly I would suggest doing a little training before you arrive in Kauai. There are some serious climbs into and back out from Hanakapiai.

A question: are the 2 miles to Hanakapiai Falls as difficult as the hike to the beach? Also great job with the website! First off, I want you to know that due to a fire in Hanakapiai that has encompassed 40-50 acres, the DLNR has closed the trail to all hiking until deemed safe. Hopefully by Friday all will be well.

The general mode tends to be hiking out in one day but perhaps breaking up the hike in w/ an overnight in Hanakoa. On the way out you're usually lighter in your pack and have your hiking rhythm on. But it is not 'legal' to camp anywhere without a permit for that specific location. I will always say more time in Kalalau is a good thing. Check out the state parks PDF of the trail. The second page has a map: Enjoy! Yes, the trail is closed and today's Garden Island newspaper says that it will remain so until the DLNR deems it safe to cross the burned area.

At the time of the story it sounded like the blaze was not yet fully out. Thanks for posting your article link as well.

Explorer is on the list to get DLNR announcements and we have not received any notice about the closure. We will keep the info updated on our site as we learn more.