Kalalau Trail - Princeville, HI
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Kalalau Trail
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Hiking is allowed
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Kalalau Trail is considered Kauii's best hike, but it is a difficult one. Views include the Na Pali Coast, surrounding valleys, waterfalls, and ancient ruins.
The Kalalau Trail provides the only land access to this part of the coast. The trail begins at Kee Beach in Haena State Park, at the northwest end of Kuhio Highway (Route 56). The eleven-mile trail traverses five valleys before ending at Kalalau Beach in Na Pali State Park, where it is blocked by sheer, fluted Pali. The trail is almost never level as it crosses above towering sea cliffs and through lush valleys. The trail drops to sea level at the beaches of Hanakapiai and Kalalau.


Facilities: The three authorized camping areas along Kalalau Trail at Hanakapiai, Hanakoa and Kalalau do not have tables or drinking water. Pit toilets are available at Hanakapiai and Kalalau. All camping areas are located on shaded terraces near streams.

Best Time To Visit: Kalalau Trail is open year round.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Permits are required. There is no charge for the permits. Obtain all permits from the Kauai District State Parks office in Lihue. Write or call the Division of State Parks, 3060 Eiwa St., # 306, Lihue, HI 96766. (808) 241-3444.

Day-use hiking permits for the Kalalau Trail are required when continuing beyond Hanakapiai Valley, even if overnight camping is not planned.
Camping permits: A maximum stay of five nights is allowed in Na Pali State Park. Within the five-night maximum, no two consecutive nights are allowed at Hanakapiai or Hakakoa.

Directions: To reach Kalalau Trail trailhead from Princeville, travel west on Hwy 560 to Haena State Park. Haena State Park is located at the end of Hwy 560.

Map: Click here for a map to Kalalau Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Kalalau Trail.

 
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