Hawaii·United States
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The Kalalau Trail is the only land route along the Nā Pali Coast of Kauaʻi, where green ridges fall a thousand metres to the Pacific. It winds past waterfalls and hanging valleys to Kalalau Beach, one of the most beautiful campsites on earth.
In season: May–Sep · Peak: Jun–Aug
A narrow, muddy and sometimes exposed trail with several stream crossings that can flood in heavy rain. The full walk takes a long day each way, and camping needs a permit.
The first two miles and the waterfall side trip
Eleven miles along the Na Pali cliffs, permit only
Book the state park camping permit and Hāʻena parking or shuttle well ahead. Walk to Hanakapiʻai Falls as a day hike first, and go in the drier summer months for the full trail.
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