Walks · Our pick in Hawaiʻi
To Hanakāpīʻai on the Nāpali Coast
Two miles in, by reservation
The first two miles of the Kalalau trail, from Hāʻena.
Our take
- Reservations
- Steep and muddy
- Address
- Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi
- Website
- gohaena.com
About To Hanakāpīʻai on the Nāpali Coast
The hike to Hanakāpīʻai Valley, two miles in from the trailhead at Hāʻena, needs entry and parking reservations; beyond it you need a camping permit (Hawaiʻi State Parks).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with To Hanakāpīʻai on the Nāpali Coast before you go.
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