Kalalau Trail (Ke'e Beach to Hanakapiʻai Beach) – Hā'ena State Park

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Kauaʻi County

Kalalau Trail (Ke'e Beach to Hanakapiʻai Beach) – Hā'ena State Park

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Kalalau Trail (Ke'e Beach to Hanakapiʻai Beach) – Hā'ena State Park

02:21

7.35km

310m

Hiking

The island of Kauaʻi is known as the Garden Island. It absolutely deserves this thanks to its tropical rainforests. On this hike, you'll learn that O'ahu's neighboring island also has dramatic coastlines and beautiful beaches to offer. You'll be hiking in Hā'ena State Park on the north coast of Kauaʻi.

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by VisitTheUSA

Last updated: December 9, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Haʻena State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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480 m

Keʻe Beach

Highlight • Beach

This stunning beach is protected by a reef, making it a great place for snorkeling and swimming. During the summer months, it might seem as calm as a swimming pool. …

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1.64 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.77 km

Kalalau Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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3.82 km

Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

Highlight • Beach

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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7.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.20 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

300 m

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

26°C

17°C

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Additional weather tips

The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

June 6, 2022,Im Haena State Park auf dem Kalalau Trail zum Hanakapi’ai Beach - die herrliche Na Pali Küste

The beautiful Na Pali Coast of north Kauai, with its verdant cliffs and jungle beyond, was one of the backdrops for Jurassic Park. You can experience this up close on the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapi'ai Beach. Everything is wild, rugged and yet beautiful. On the dream beach Hanakapi'ai Beach in this wilderness, which can be reached after crossing a river, …

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October 14, 2024

The island of Kauaʻi is known as the Garden Island. It absolutely deserves this thanks to its tropical rainforests. On this hike, you'll learn that O'ahu's neighboring island also has dramatic coastlines and beautiful beaches to offer. You'll be hiking in Hā'ena State Park on the north coast of Kaua

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