The Hanakapiai Falls Trail


The Hanakapiai Falls Trail
After hiking two miles of rugged terrain to Hanakapiai Beach along the Kalalau Trail you may be tempted to turn back and head back towards Ke'e Beach. But if you aren’t too tired and have some time, consider taking a two-mile (four miles round trip) hike inland to see Hanakapi‘ai Falls. It can take up to two hours just to reach the falls, and requires numerous stream crossings. If it's rained recently, don't go. Total elevation gain to the falls from Hanakapi'ai beach is 760 feet. This is a fairly strenuous hike.

The trail can be rough in spots, but the 300-ft waterfall at the end is worth the trek. Take notice of the native plant life as well as the small bamboo forests you will pass through. The trail crisscrosses the stream several times, so be mindful of water flow. Make sure to pack rain gear because showers pop up frequently and carry drinking water since it is not safe to drink stream water.
Once you reach the falls feel free to reward yourself with a dip in the pool, just watch out for any falling rocks. Total hiking time is between 3-5 hours.
Trail Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 4 miles round trip from Hanakapi'ai Beach (8 miles round trip from Ke'e Beach)
Location: The Hanakapiai Falls Trail is located in the Na Pali Kauai Region

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Hanakapiai Falls
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Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  03/05/2008  at  11:00 PM
I dream about this waterfall, i hope heaven is like this place.
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  06/05/2010  at  12:58 PM
First visited these falls in Fall 1983---well worth the trek through Bamboo Forest, stream, boulders, etc. Reminded us of the early Tarzan Movies with the Water Fall Grato beneath---the swim was fantastic-water cold-but refreshing considering the otherwise 80's temperature to get there.

We then did the beach---watch the undertow---its wicked.
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  06/17/2010  at  08:03 PM
Trail to the fall was really difficult and tiring, but the view was totally worth the effort.
Wish we started the hike sooner to have more time by the waterfall.
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