Kalalau Trail
Hono O Nā Pali Natural Area Reserve, Kauai County, HI
Point-to-point trail in Hono O Nā Pali Natural Area Reserve, Kauai County, HI. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,570 ft (1,088 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 5 min
- High point
- 771 ft (235 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Beach: Keʻe Beach 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Trailhead: Kalalau Trail Head 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: 1/4 mile mark 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: heiau 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Na Pali Coast State Park 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Nice view Napal’i Coast 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Beach: Hanakapiʻai Beach 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: The Gate 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Attraction: 6 miles point 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from start
- Shelter 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Hanakoa Camping 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Attraction: 7 miles point 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from start
- Beach: Kalalau Beach 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Kalalau Camping 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Waterfall: Hoolea Falls 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
- Waterfall 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
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Questions about Kalalau Trail
How long is Kalalau Trail?
Kalalau Trail is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 5 min. It climbs 3,570 ft (1,088 m) in total, up to a high point of 771 ft (235 m).
How hard is Kalalau Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Kalalau Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Kalalau Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 0.3 mi (0.5 km). Toilets: 0.3 mi (0.5 km), 2.3 mi (3.6 km), 5.8 mi (9.4 km).
Is Kalalau Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (75% under trees).
What can you do on Kalalau Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Kalalau Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Kalalau Trail
- Hanakapiʻai Trail Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.4 km)
- Hanakoa Trail Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Puʻu O Kila to Alakaʻi Swamp Hono O Nā Pali Natural Area Reserve · Hard · 7.6 mi (12.3 km)
- End of Valley Trail Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park · Moderate · 3.7 mi (5.9 km)
- Queen's Bath Trail Kauai County · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Alaka'i Swamp Trail Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.8 km)
- Pihea Trail Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve · Hard · 6.6 mi (10.6 km)
- Ditch Trail Kōkeʻe State Park · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
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