Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves loop from Wainiha

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Kauaʻi County

Wainiha

Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves loop from Wainiha

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19,810

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Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves loop from Wainiha

07:37

25.0km

760m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

Haʻena State Park

Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

Waypoints

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2.23 km

Beach

4.47 km

Haena Beach Park

Highlight • Beach

Very nice beach. Next door is also the well-known Dry and Wet Cave. Also a coconut you can treat yourself here.

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6.89 km

Quarter-Mile Viewpoint

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This is the first of many great viewpoints along the Kalalau Trail. After a bit of a climb from the trailhead, it’s a perfect spot to stop and admire the beach, reefs and lagoon and snag a photo.

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7.48 km

Kalalau Trail

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Although it's well-maintained, this trail is almost never level, and it can get slippery fast when wet. Keep an eye out for wild goats, many native plant species, and of …

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9.54 km

Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

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This beautiful beach and its black lava caves are accessible only by hiking the famous Kalalau Trail. Swimming is not recommended here: the unprotected waters are subject to strong surf …

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10.4 km

Bamboo forrest - Hanakapiʻai Trail

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Beautiful bamboo forest on the way to the waterfall. But all the incisions don't have to be there 🙄

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12.4 km

Hanakapi'ai Falls

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It is adventurous to reach the waterfall. It gives over stick and stone (brooks pass) So much fun

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15.1 km

Hanakapiʻai Stream

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The stream has to be crossed again and again on the way to the waterfall.

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17.4 km

This great viewpoint is located along the popular Kalalau Trail in Haʻena State Park. It offers an amazing view of the coastline with its beautiful mountains and the crystal clear ocean. Can it really get any better?

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