On your left, you’ll see the trailhead and a large sign labeled “Kalalau Trail.” To reach the Kalalau trailhead, head north on Hwy 56 until you see a parking lot at the end of the road. Or you can play it safe (as we did) and simply fly by the incredibly massive drop on a helicopter tour! If you choose to do the difficult hike, you’ll need a permit from the government office in Lihue, and plan on it being an all-day affair. Note that this hiking trail has been named among the most dangerous in the world by Outside, and numerous hikers have died there.īut those who have conquered the steep, challenging 11-mile trek say that this remote location makes for an unforgettable experience. When we visited in 2019, the trail (as well as Hāʻena State Park and Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park) had been closed for a year due to severe flooding. The base of the 1000-foot, multi-tiered Hanakoa Falls can be reached via the Kalalau Trail, which runs along the Napali Coast of Kauai. READ MORE: Hawaiian Mythology (Intro to Hawaiian Gods, Goddesses & Legends) Hanakoa Falls, by Bret Love & Mary Gabbett 2. But the brief, distant view we got of these falls during our Kauai helicopter tour suggested it’s well worth the effort to reach them.įrom Wainiha Beach, head west on HI-560 (toward Ala Eke Road) for 3.5 miles until you reach the Kalalau/Hanakapiai Falls Trailhead. The Ke’e area was closed off due to recent flooding when we visited. After four miles of hiking, you’ll reach the stunning 300-feet waterfall, which drops down into a gorgeous emerald pool of water below. The trail continues along the Hankapiai Stream through dense bamboo forests.
Be careful of the jutting boulders, tree roots, and slippery mud, any of which can knock you off your feet! The 8-mile round trip trail begins right next to the lifeguard tower on Ke’e Beach, and immediately starts to incline. If you enjoy trekking to see waterfalls, the Hanakapiai Falls Trail is one of the more challenging and popular hiking trails in Kauai you can tackle. READ MORE: Exploring Polynesian Culture: Food, Music, History & More Hanakapiai Falls by Paul Bica is licensed by CC BY 2.0 1. Manawaiopuna Falls (aka Jurassic Park Falls).
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