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Na Pali Coast
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a
thumbnail to see a larger version of the
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OVERVIEW |
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On the
North Shore of Kauai, the incredible Napali
Coast overlooks panoramic views of the vast
Pacific Ocean. Along this spectacular
coastline, you can walk amongst velvet green
cliffs towering into the sky and cascading
waterfalls plummeting into deep, narrow
valleys.
The only land access to this enchanted place
is via the Kalalau Trail, an 11-mile trail
that crosses five different valleys and ends
at secluded Kalalau Beach. The hike into
Kalalau is often challenging, and sometimes
even dangerous, with narrow sections and
heavy rainfall that can make the topsoil
muddy.
Many hikers choose to break the trail up
into two days, setting up camp at the beach
of Hanakapiai, then heading to Kalalau the
next morning. Camping permits are required
from the State Parks office in Lihue. A
trail guide is recommended and hiking during
the winter months is discouraged.
Even non-hikers can enjoy the amazing
scenery. Zodiac boat tours and kayaking
trips can give you access to awe-inspiring
views of the Napali Coast, while helicopter
tours can show you scenic Napali areas that
aren't accessible by land or water. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Take Kuhio
Highway (Route 56) and head to Haena State
Park at the northwest end. The drive is
1-1/2 hours from Lihue Airport. |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/kauai/napali.cfm |
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