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Hanakapi'ai
Falls
"bay
sprinkling food"
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Na Pali Coast
West Kauai
Named after a Menehune Princess, this beautiful
cascading waterfall is located off the 11-mile long
Kalalau Trail. This hike begins at the end of Highway
560 at Ke'e
Beach. Two miles into the hike, is the
Hanakapi'ae
Beach. A stream flows down the Hanakapi'ai
Valley here. Follow the unmaintained trail upstream
for two more miles to reach this spectacular 100-foot
high fall and pool.
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To continue along the Kalakau Trail,
you must have a valid state permit. The trail is so
long and strenuous, hikers need to camp along the
way and the permit allows for camping at the these
falls, Hanakoa Falls or at Kalalau Beach. There is
a long waiting list to camp at the falls, so make
plans far in advance.
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Even the first part of this hike
is not for beginners. The trail is slippery, muddy,
and steep with numerous stream crossings. To hike
to the falls and back is a whopping 8 mile trek -
a full day hike!
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Useful Information:
- Difficult 8-mile roundtrip hike
- One of the nicest waterfalls and pools on the
Na Pali Coast
- Wear sturdy, hiking boots - bring tabbies (special
water shoes for boulder hopping)
- Bring water and food
- Bring insect repellent and sunscreen
- Need a valid state permit to camp here or to continue
the hike down Kalalau Trail
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More Useful Information:
- Camping at the falls is $10/person/night - call
the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division
of State Parks at 808-274-3444 for reservations,
permits and complete details
- Check on trail conditions before begining the
hike, if it is raining inland, DO NOT hike
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DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 560 to the end at Ke'ee Beach. The Kalalau
Trail begins here. Hike 2 miles down the trail to Hanakapi'ai
Beach. Then hike 2 more miles inland along the trail
by the stream to the waterfall.
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This glorious waterfall cascades 100 feet
down the sheer rock back wall of the Hanakapi'ai Valley. |
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There are multiple stream crossings
involved in hiking to this terrific waterfall and
pool.
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