- Kalalau Trail
The Kalalau Trail is a trail along the
Nā Pali Coast of the island ofKauai in the state ofHawaii . The trail is very strenuous and runs approximately 11 miles along the island's north shore from Keokinae Beach to theKalalau Valley . An experienced, very fit hiker can complete the trail in about a single day, but most people require two days and will camp along the trail.The trail is located in the
Nā Pali Coast State Park and access is controlled in the cause of conservation. A limited number of permits are issued for camping in Kalalau Valley every year. In spite of the efforts of the state of Hawaiokinai, many people hike the trail without paying money to the State Park office.The trail starts on the north shore of the island, where the main highway ends at Keokinae Beach. The first two miles of the trail are moderately strenuous and open to the public. This portion of the trail leads to the
Hanakapiai stream and beach. The trail beyond Hanakapiokinaai is open only to those with camping permits forKalalau Valley .The trail continues for approximately four miles to the
Hanakoa Valley , which is ahanging valley with no beach access. After Hanakoa, the trail turns more toward the dry side of the island. About five miles later is Kalalau valley, a large, flat-bottomed valley almost a mile across.External links
* [http://www.outdoorhighadventure.com/thekalalautrail.htm Kalalau Trail | Outdoor High Adventure]
* [http://www.kalalautrail.com/ KalalauTrail.com website] - photos and information
* [http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp/NaPali/na_pali.htm Nā Pali Coast State Park] (contact for camping permits)
* [http://www.billandcori.com/hawaii/kalalau.htm Description of trail with photos]
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