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Kalalau
Valley
Na Pali Coast
State Park
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PHOTOS |
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FACTS |
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Activities:
Beach, (swimming when calm
& only for strong swimmers. You have
been warned. ;) ),fishing,
hiking, exploring, relaxing, sunset
watching, stargazing, whale watching
in winter |
Nearest Store,
Gas, Dining:
Way back in Hanalei, So make sure
you have everything you need for the
trip. |
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Bathrooms:
Yes, composting & pit toilets |
Parking:
Parking? I don't think so! ;) |
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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:
garbage pits for
burning; otherwise carry all your
garbage out please. |
Water Available:
No, bring your own in or you could
treat the water coming from the
numerous streams or Hoolea Falls at
the west end of the beach. |
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Nearby:
Valley trail, Waimakemake Falls,
Honopu Beach, |
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 Hanakoa Valley, its five more
miles to Kalalau Valley. |
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More Information/Obtain Permits:
Click Here |
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OVERVIEW |
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After leaving Hanakoa valley, the trail
enters drier, more open land which offers
little shade from the midday sun. Tired
hikers may be urged on by the panoramic view
of Kalalau Valley's fluted cliffs and the
coastline beyond. Portions of the trail in
this section are very narrow and the dropoff
on the ocean side is severe. Use extreme
caution, especially during wet weather.
The trail crosses Kalalau Stream near the
valley mouth before ending at Kalalau Beach
and a small waterfall. Camping in Kalalau is
allowed only behind this sand beach. During
Summer, sea caves just beyond the waterfall
provide popular camping shelters, but winter
surf removes much of the beach and enters
the caves. Shaded campsites are available
beneath the trees behind the beach. Ocean
swimming is not recommended for those
unfamiliar with local sea conditions. Do not
loiter beneath the waterfall or near cliff
faces as there is a constant danger of
falling rocks. A well-marked 2 mile trail
into Kalalau Valley ends at a pool in the
stream. This trail passes through extensive
agricultural terraces where Hawaiians grew
taro, the staple crop, from ancient times
until about 1920. These terraces are now
overgrown with a variety of alien trees,
including Java Plum, guava, and occasional
large mango trees. |
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