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| | Backcountry backpacking here in Hawaii is the great thing to do. We all need to get out in the outdoors once in a while, and Kalalau Trail in Kauai County, Hawaii is just the place. Kalalau Trail is a great outdoors hiking trail rather far from Kapaa, but what an outstanding place for backcountry backpacking it is. In Hawaii you never run out of outdoors fun. Every Hawaii wilderness hiking trail is charming in its own way. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 664 feet which is lower than average. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very |
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little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. With its 16.8 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer hike. This is one of a very small number of hiking trails in this region. Don’t forget
| | to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Through the summer months at Kalalau Trail temperatures are typically in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 80's with winter lows in the 60's overnight here at Kalalau Trail. This is a long hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. It is very arid here at Kalalau Trail frequently; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain while July is the month with the least amount of | |
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precipitation. This backcountry hiking trail is a backcountry hiking trail of fine length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a perfect hiking trail for experienced backcountry hikers in perfect shape. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry walk, 2.5
days normally, so it's a perfect thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Hawaii has plenty of great wilderness hiking trails, and Kalalau Trail in Kauai County is one of them. This is a one trailhead hiking trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry walk it normally.
There's not much difference in elevation along Kalalau Trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish.
Briefly about the general area:
Lots of people from Kapaa come to Kalalau Trail, and if you're here at Kalalau Trail it's a great idea to
stop by Kahuamaa Flat. If you're here at Kalalau Trail, do take a tour to Pa Ma Waa *, and the trees of Npali-Kona Forest Reserve are a glorious source of shade on hot summer days.
Some of the water close by flows, like Hanakoa Stream, and you can spend the day on the beach
at Kalalau Beach. You can run the rapids of Hanalei near Kalalau Trail; don't leave Kalalau Trail without first paying a visit to Hanakoa Falls. Not sufficient hours in a day to enjoy this site. Time spent at Honopu Beach near Kalalau Trail is always great It's always nice to explore Hoolea Falls.
Looking for some flowing water? Try Kalalau Stream, and a good location is Kalalau Valley.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 22.1904, Longitude -159.6197
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 16.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Total elevation difference: 664 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Kapaa, Hawaii
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kapaa, Hawaii, the metro area neareast to Kalalau Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Kalalau Trail, Kauai County, Hawaii
Local climate location: MANA 16 miles away
 
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| | Trails Near Kalalau Trail:
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Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 440 feet elevation difference |
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Nualolo Trail, Kauai County
County
, 4 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1809 feet elevation difference |
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Mhihi Waialae Trail, Kauai County
County
, 8 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 1885 feet elevation difference |
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| | Beaches Near Kalalau Trail:
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Kalalau Beach, Kauai County
, 1 miles away |
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Honopu Beach, Kauai County
, 2 miles away |
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Hanakpai Beach, Kauai County
, 3 miles away |
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Nualolo Kai Beach, Kauai County
, 5 miles away |
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K Beach, Kauai County
, 5 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Kalalau Trail:
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Hanalei Colony Resort, Hanalei, Kauai
, 9 miles away |
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RQ Hanalei Faye Estate, Hanalei, Kauai
, 10 miles away |
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The St. Regis Princeville Resort, Kauai, Kauai
, 10 miles away |
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Hale Aha Bed And Breakfast, Princeville, Kauai
, 12 miles away |
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Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages, Waimea, Kauai
, 15 miles away |
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