#Kalalau startrail

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Kalalau startrail

After crossing the Hanakoa Stream you will find a rest area for hikers and backpackers. A variety of native lowland forest plants and birds can be seen in this area. The trail takes you through the hanging valleys of Ho’olulu and Waiahuakua before entering Hanakoa Valley. This is an enchanted hike, famous for its breathtaking beauty, hanging valleys and iron red and emerald green cliffs that rise thousands of feet above the Pacific Ocean. The challenging and strenuous hiking begins a switchback and 800 feet climb out of Hanakapiai valley. Hanakapi’ai to Hanakoa (4 miles) The stretch of trail beyond Hanakapiai is the gateway to Kalalau, one of the most difficult and challenging hikes on Kauai. Composting toilets are available at some of the sites. Designated camping areas along the trail do not have tables or drinking water. No two consecutive nights are allowed at Hanakapiai or Hanakoa. A maximum stay of 5 nights is allowed in Na Pali Coast State Park. Hiking Kalalau requires a bit of planning and general conditioning. These terraces in these valleys were used to cultivate the taro plant, a staple in the Hawaiians diet similar to that of the potato.Ĭamping Permits are required for any hiking beyond Hanakapiai Valley Remains of lava rock terraces built by the Hawaiians can still be seen today. Reconstruction of the trail happened from 1935-1937 and continues to be maintained to fight erosion from weather, feral goats and wild boar. Hike through lush valleys, forge up steep inclines of jagged sea cliffs, cool off in cool mountain streams and drop back to sea level to Kalalau Beach. Many prts of the trail are narrow and have steep drop offs on the ocean side. Hanakoa to Kalalau ( 5 miles) The remaining 5 miles after Hanakoa the trail becomes drier and more open with less opportunity for shade. Day hikes beyond Hanakoa are not recommended. In fact, Hanakoa is a hanging valley without a beach – the stream exhausts itself over cliffs at the ocean’s edge.įor experienced hikers in excellent shape, allow for a long day (8+ hours) to complete the round trip from Ha’ena State Park to Hanakoa. The trail crosses the stream well back in the valley, therefore there is no shoreline access at Hanakoa. Near the Hanakoa Stream crossing, a rest area and facilities including a composting toilet and two roofed shelters. The trail traverses the Hono o Na Pali Natural Area Reserve in hanging valleys of Ho’olulu and Waiahuakua beforeyou enter Hanakoa Valley. This portion of the trail becomes strenuous and steep as the trail climbs 800 feet out of Hanakapi’ai valley. Lot Dimensions: 120.00' x 134.54' x 80.97' x 127.Hanakapi’a to Hanako NOTE: Hiking permits are required to hike beyond Hanakapi’ai Valley.Construction: Frame - Stucco, Stucco Finish.Fees Include: Common Area Maint, Gated Community, Street Maint Driving Directions: From the North: take I-10 East heading South.Neighborhood: Gated Community, Paved Street, Sidewalks, Walking Trail.Shared Amenities: Gated Community, Paved Street, Sidewalks, Walking Trail.Kitchen: Dishwasher, Exhaust Out, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wet Bar.Interior Features: Interior Steps: N, Guest Facilities: Quarters.