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Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

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Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

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Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

Name: Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves
Rating: 2

Recommended by 38 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

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Location: Kauaʻi County, United States

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Best Hikes to Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

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1. Kalalau Trail (Ke'e Beach to Hanakapiʻai Beach) – Hā'ena State Park

7.35km

02:21

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiʻai Beach via Keʻe Beach — Haʻena State Park

8.66km

02:55

440m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Stream loop from Halehomaha

12.7km

04:27

700m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Lisa

April 5, 2024

This beautiful beach and its black lava caves are accessible only by hiking the famous Kalalau Trail. Swimming is not recommended here: the unprotected waters are subject to strong surf and ferocious rip currents that have killed many visitors.

This is a popular stopping/turnaround point for day hikers on the Kalalau Trail. If you want to continue further on the trail, you need an overnight permit. Experienced hikers can also turn inland and hike up the Hanakapi'ai Valley to Hanakapi'ai Falls, although that is a steep, grueling hike with a lot of stream crossings.

Weltenwanderer

August 25, 2019

Pristine beach set between the ridges that delimit Hanakapiʻai Valley. Only reachable on foot. A must-see with crystal clear water, black lava caves and lush green rainforest.

Micha

September 8, 2023

To the west of the beach you can reach a beautiful cave after a short scramble.

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Location: Kauaʻi County, United States

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Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

1. Kalalau Trail (Ke'e Beach to Hanakapiʻai Beach) – Hā'ena State Park

2. Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiʻai Beach via Keʻe Beach — Haʻena State Park

3. Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Stream loop from Halehomaha

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