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Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Stream loop from Maunapuluʻō

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Kauaʻi County

Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Stream loop from Maunapuluʻō

Moderate

4.6

(9301)

10,787

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Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Stream loop from Maunapuluʻō

03:39

10.6km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 18, 2026

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Haʻena State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7 m

Hāʻena State Park

Highlight • Natural

Hāʻena State Park is home to a range of activities, including sandy beaches with snorkeling, coastal views, and access to waterfall and forest hikes along the Kalalau Trail. Visits to the park require advance reservation.

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89 m

Loʻi Kalo (Taro Patch)

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The short boardwalk area at the entrance of Hāʻena State Park passes through an area of restored lo‘i kalo (taro patches). Along the way there are some interpretive signs explaining …

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799 m

Quarter-Mile Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the first of many great viewpoints along the Kalalau Trail. After a bit of a climb from the trailhead, it’s a perfect spot to stop and admire the beach, reefs and lagoon and snag a photo.

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1.39 km

Kalalau Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Although it's well-maintained, this trail is almost never level, and it can get slippery fast when wet. Keep an eye out for wild goats, many native plant species, and of …

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3.45 km

Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

Highlight • Beach

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 …

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3.51 km

Hanakapiʻai Stream

Highlight • River

The stream has to be crossed again and again on the way to the waterfall.

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5.27 km

The Gate

Highlight • Mountain Pass

After a pretty strenuous climb, you reach this high point. It’s easily one of the best viewpoints along the trail, looking out over the coast through an outcrop.

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9.27 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This great viewpoint is located along the popular Kalalau Trail in Haʻena State Park. It offers an amazing view of the coastline with its beautiful mountains and the crystal clear ocean. Can it really get any better?

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

430 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

23°C

19°C

54 %

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Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Stream loop from Maunapuluʻō

Hāʻena State Park

Loʻi Kalo (Taro Patch)

Quarter-Mile Viewpoint

Kalalau Trail

Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

Hanakapiʻai Stream

The Gate

Viewpoint

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