Kalalau Trail
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 18.37 mi
- Elevation gain
- 11,752 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Very difficult
- Elevation loss
- 11,752 ft
- Max elevation
- 805 ft
- TrailRank
-
74
5
- Min elevation
- 14 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 1427
- Uploaded
- March 11, 2022
- Recorded
- March 2022
near Hā‘ena, Hawaii (United States)
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Itinerary description
A 35km out and back trek along the NaPali Coast of Kauai which is considered one of the most beautiful and potentially dangerous hikes in the United States. Hikers must apply for a permit that allows entry for a maximum of five consecutives days. A challenging hike completed with my son on 3rd & 4th of Mar 2022.
Waypoints
Waterfall
165 ft
Hoolea Falls
These falls are located at the southwest corner of Kalalau Beach and are often used by hikers to cool off.
Beach
22 ft
Kalalau Beach
Located at the end of Kalalau Trail this is one of two camping areas along the trail.
Waterfall
573 ft
Hanakoa Falls
Just a half mile hike from the main trail these falls are over 500' high with a refreshing plunge pool at its base.
Risk
170 ft
Crawlers Ledge
Scary for those with acrophobia but not a problem if you take your time and stay focused.
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wooooooowwwww ,what a nice trail and wonderful photos
Thanks. It was a very memorable trek, especially having done it with my son.