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Hanakoa Valley
Na Pali Coast
State Park
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PHOTOS |
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FACTS |
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Activities:
Pool swimming |
Nearest Store,
Gas, Dining:
Way back in Hanalei, So make sure
you have everything you need for the
trip. |
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Bathrooms:
No |
Parking:
Way back at the trail Head |
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Best Time To Go:
All year, but it is
located on the rainy side of the
island. |
Time Allowed:
Camping fees for Na Pali Coast are
$10.00 per person per night and a
permit is needed. There is a five
night maximum and there are other
restrictions regarding Na Pali Park.
PLEASE click link below for all the
information. |
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Other Facilities: |
Water Available:
No, bring your own in or you could
treat the water coming from the
numerous streams. |
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Nearby:
Hike to Hanakoa Falls |
Type of Camping:
Tent only |
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Costs/Permits:
Camping fees for Na Pali Coast are
$10.00 per person per night and a
permit is needed. There is a five
night maximum and there are other
restrictions regarding Na Pali Park.
PLEASE click link below for all the
information. |
Directions:
From Hanakapiai Beach, keep hiking
for 4 miles until you see a
dilapidated shack on the left side
of the trail. Directly across is a
small area for tents. |
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More Information/Obtain Permits:
Click Here |
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OVERVIEW |
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More strenuous hiking begins as the steep
switchback trail climbs 800 feet out of
Hanakapi'ai valley. The trail traverses the
Hono o Na Pali Natural Area Reserve in the
small hanging valleys of Ho'olulu and
Waiahuakua before entering Hanakoa Valley.
The reserve harbors a variety of native
lowland forest plants.
Near the Hanakoa Stream crossing, a rest
area offers a stop for weary backpackers and
hikers. Facilities include a composting
toilet and two roofed shelters. The shelters
are within a complex of old agricultural
terraces where Hawaiians once planted taro.
These terraces were replanted with coffee
plants in the late 1800s, which are still
growing throughout the valley today. The
poorly marked 1/2-mile trail up the east
fork of the stream to Hanakoa falls has
hazardous, eroded sections but affords a
spectacular view of the falls.
The trail crosses the stream well back in
the valley, therefore there is no shoreline
access at Hanakoa. In fact, Hanakoa is a
hanging valley without a beach - the stream
exhausts itself over cliffs at the ocean's
edge.
You will know you are in the valley when you
see a dilapidated shack on the left side of
the trail. For campers, the camp site is
directly across from the shack, and there is
a small area for tents.
For experienced hikers in excellent shape,
allow for a long day (8+ hours) to complete
the round trip from Ha’ena State Park to
Hanakoa. Day hikes beyond Hanakoa are not
recommended. |
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