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Kalalau Trail
Kauai, Hawaii

Articles, photos, and information about the Kalalau Trail on the Island of Kauai in Hawaii.

One of the most famous hiking trail in Hawaii is the eleven mile Kalalau Trail along the dramatic Na Pali Coast of Kauai. The trail runs from Kee Beach on the north shore to the Kalalau Valley. It is a difficult point-to-point trail, and it typically takes 4 to 8 hours to hike the 11 miles in. Most visitors to Kauai only hike the first two miles of the trail, to Hanapapiai Beach, so they can make it in and out in one day. That first part of the trail is only moderately strenuous, but it gets more difficult beyond that point. Hikers continuing past Hanakapiai Beach must have a camping permit for the Kalalau Valley.

Hawaii State Parks Introduction to the Kalalau Trail
Official State of Hawaii profile of the Kalalau Trail, in Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park, on the north shore of Kauai.

Dave Parcells' Photos of Hiking the Kalalau Trail
Pictures and video clips taken by Dave Parcells while hiking the Kalalau Trail in December of 2007.

Bill and Cori's Kalalau Trail Report
A trip report of a hike on the Kalalau Trail plus pictures of views along the trail.

Nature Born Hikers Kalalau Trail Report
A report about a 1999 hike on the Kalalau Trail plus 12 photos of the trail.

See also:

Other Kauai Hiking Trails

Books About Hiking on Kauai

More About Hiking on Kauai

Hiking Trails on Other Islands

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