If you are a visitor heading to any other stops except haena state park or haena beach park, you should purchase a hopon pass. To see it requires some effort because its an 8mile km hike roundtrip. You can get a wonderful feel for the trail and its fabulous views by hiking just the first two miles into hanakapiai beach and stream. Cross kalalau stream to the beach and the camping area.
One of kauais most popular dayhike destinations is beautiful hanakapiai beach. More strenuous hiking begins as the steep switchback trail climbs 800 feet out of hanakapi. Skip paying for a bus tour and make the most of your vacation time with the freedom to stop and go as you please. Hanakapiai beach is a secluded beach located on the picturesque na pali coast in kauai, hawaii. The trail traverses the hono o na pali natural area reserve in the small hanging valleys of hoolulu and waiahuakua before entering hanakoa valley. Book your tickets online for hanakapiai falls, kauai. The parrish collection kauai hanakapiai beach on the. There are many other extraordinary mustsee kauai beaches and attractions on the island. Beautiful beach at the end of a two mile walk in on the kalalau trail. Notice the sign just before descending to the beach which warns of the drownings at hanakapiai. Venture kauais na pali coast to hanakapiai beach and falls. Kauai hike to hanakapiai beach the parrish collection kauai. The hanakapiai valley is very deceiving and its fastmoving.
For those who wish to venture further inland, majestic hanakapiai falls lie. The kalalau trail is a trail along the na pali coast of the island of kauai in the state of hawaii. Although hanakapiai beach is indeed a dangerous swimming spot, most drownings and neardrownings in hanakapiai are in the river when people try to cross in water that is too fast and deep and they are swept away by flooding river waters. If youre up to a short hike, secret beach in kilauea is a ten minute trail down to a threepart golden sand beach with fairly good swimming. Maps, permits along with hunting and fishing information. The kalalau trail provides the only land access to the napali coast on kauai. Kauai is a small volcanic islannatural wonders just waiting for you to. Kauais 90 miles of shoreline has more beaches per mile than any others in the hawaiian chain. The kalalau valley trail is a 2mile hike upvalley over former kalo taro terraces with several stream crossings.
Kauais interior is very mountainous with steep canyons and. Whether youre planning a trip to the garden isle, or youve already built your first sandcastle, these short descriptions of beauty and adventure are sure to serve you well. Poipu beach park prince kuhio salt pond kekaha beach polihale na pali coast lumahai kee makua anini kauapea beach explorer swim at lifeguarded beaches ask lifeguards for safety and swimming tips. Im just trying to figure out which trails are closed.
The view from the start of the kalalau trail on the way to hanakapiai beach. Hanakapiai falls is a waterfall on kauais na pali coast. Kauai hiking map kauai 1 kauai hiking trails 2 kauai hiking map mouseover and click on kauai hike icons to view individual hiking trails info and directions. To get there you must walk the first two miles of kalalau trail, which begins at kee beach. Hike to romantic hanakapiai valley and stand beneath the towering waterfall. People come from around the globe to hike this world famous, very rugged 11mile trail that hugs the steep cliffs of kauais napali coast hundreds of feet above the ocean. It is located two miles upstream from hanakapiai beach and four miles from the parking lot at kee beach. Kalalau trail and hanakapiai beach are both closed due to landslides from the historic rains in april. The system to get into the park has changed you have to get a permit. Im sorry if this has been asked before, but is the trail to hanakapiai falls open.
A mustdo kauai hike hanakapiai trail along the na pali coast click to tweet hanakapiai beach hike. Hanakapiai falls kauai 2020 what to know before you go. Kee beach to hanakapiai 2 miles the first two miles of the kalalau trail ends at hanakapiai beach. Please do not swim at hanakapiai beach kauai forum. Occupying 552 square miles, kauai is circular in shape with lush, mountainous regions in its center and beaches covering almost half its shoreline. The first two miles of the napali coast trail is breathtaking. Along the rugged and magical north side of the island it dead ends at a beach, which marks the beginning of the na pali coast. In the case of high water or heavy rains do not attempt to cross the river. Download our hawaii map packet includes most major attractions, all. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Hanakapiai beach geschlossen kauai, hawaii alltrails. On our final full day on this beautiful island, we decided to brave the kalalau trail to hanakapiai beach. The scenic surroundings stand in stark contrast to the beach sign with a body count on it.
We hiked the first section of the kalalau trail to. One of the first stops along the kalalau trail on the na pali coast, hanakapiai beach is. Explore kauai at your own pace with this audio tour app that uses gps to guide you to and around some of the islands top attractions. If you have any questions about a specific trail, want to receive additional information, or feel weve left out a. Detailed kauai hiking trail maps that will guide you to each kauai trail head and provide you a general idea of. Where can i get a good trail map kauai forum tripadvisor.
Hanakapiai beach danger kauai message board tripadvisor. Named for a menehune princess, hanakapiai stream cascades hundreds of feet down jagged cliffs and tumbles into a pristine pool surrounded by lush foliage. Hanakapiai beach is the first main destination on the kalalau trail on kauais na pali coast. Lihue, the east side coconut coast, the north shore, the south shore and the west side. Hike to romantic hanakapiai valley and stand beneath the. Can anyone tell me where i can purchase a good trail map for waimea once we get to.
The hike to hanakapiai beach is by far one of the most beautiful trails in all hawaii. This is available for a single oneway ride, or in day pass, week pass, or month pass durations that include unlimited onoff privileges. Hanakapiai beach is the first main destination on the kalalau trail on kauai s na pali coast. On the northwest corner of kauai you will find a small signpost indicating a trail for the napali coast hike. Read on to learn about special places to hike, explore, shop, or just lounge around on your vacation. Hanalei bay has two miles of beach, but the waves can be roughsurfers and boogie boarders like it here. As a general rule, the ocean is quite dangerous here with a nasty shore break and multiple cross currents and rip tides. General information about hawaiis kalalau trail along the napali coast of kauai. The kauai recreational trail map is available for purchase at the kauai. This past saturday may 19th, 2012 my wife and i island hopped for the day to hike the na pali coast on kauai. Hiking in kauai, hawaii on the kalalau trail to hanakapiai beach then on to hanakapiai falls on the napali coast was an epic, unforgettable experience.
Our short video may inspire you to experience the first two miles of the kalalau trail on your next kauai vacation. Stay on the trail and avoid disturbing the rock faces of these terraces. Detailed kauai hiking trail maps that will guide you to each kauai trail head and provide you a general idea of where each hiking trail is located. Hanakapiai falls and beyond hanakapai is recommended for experienced hikers only. Kauai, hawaii hiking the kalalau trail to hanakapiai. The first stop along the na pali coast hike is secluded and beautiful hanakapiai beach. Kauai, hawaiis fourth largest island, is separated into five main regions. The last time i hiked the kalalau trail, i took my gps to record the trail and make a map of it. Speaking of hiking partners, the whole reason i agreed to attempt the hanakapiai trail once more is because two of our friends from home have joined us in kauai and its only fair to show them as much of the island as possible.
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