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Do you need a permit to hike Na Pali Coast?

Do you need a permit to hike Na Pali Coast?

In order to hike past Hanakāpī’ai Beach along the Kalalalau Trail a valid Camping Permit for Napali Coast State Wilderness Park is required. However, Camping Permits for Kalalau Valley also allow for camping at Hanakoa Valley, which is located roughly 6-miles from the trailhead at Hā’ena State Park.

How do I get a permit to hike the Napali Coast?

There is some parking available (with a separate parking permit) for Napali Coast State Wilderness Park. In order to get a permit, visit the Hawaii DLNR reservation system online for Napali Coast State Wilderness Park. To get a day-use reservation at Hā’ena State Park, visit the park’s website.

Do you need a permit for hanakapiai Falls trail?

Permits are no longer required to hike this trail, contrary to what you may read in older guidebooks. Permits are only required to hike the Kalalau Trail beyond the Hanakapi’ai valley which is not part of our hike.

Is the Na Pali Coast trail open?

The trail is open and existing reservations are being honored, day-use and overnight. . Permittees are encouraged to be vigilant and check the Hawaii DOT webpage for current access hours and protocols. Napali Coast Camping Permits are currently available 30-days in advance.

How many have died on the Kalalau Trail?

Accidents, Falls, and Deaths It’s difficult to come up with a reliable death toll for the Kalalau Trail. An unofficial sign near Hanakapi’ai Beach records almost 85 deaths, as seen in 2014. More recently, an article published by The Daily Beast website in 2019 claims “over 100” deaths along the trail.

Can I hike the NaPali Coast?

Na Pali Coast (Kalalau) Trail is a 22 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii that features a waterfall and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

What is the best way to see the NaPali Coast?

The only way to truly see the entire coast is aboard a boat. A boat excursion aboard Makana Charters provides you with views of the entire Na’Pali Coastline. It’s an experience you won’t forget, as you see the spectacular coastline up close—even going inside the coastline into sea caves (weather permitting).

How difficult is Kalalau Trail?

Though it’s unbelievably beautiful, there’s no doubt that the Kalalau Trail can be extremely perilous at points. The trail is narrow, steep, rocky, and dotted with natural hazards ranging from strong water currents to falling rocks. Steep dropoffs into the water are especially dangerous.

How hard is the NaPali Coast hike?

The total elevation gain is well over 5,000 feet each way. The climb from sea level to high altitude and back earns the trail its 9-out-of-10 difficulty rating. But besides being difficult, the Na Pali Coast Trail is also considered one of the most dangerous trails.

How long does an 11 mile hike take?

Naismith’s Rule estimates hiking time on reasonably easy ground based on 19½ minutes for every mile, plus 30 minutes for every 1,000 feet of ascent.

Do you need camping permit for NaPali coast?

In order to hike past Hanakāpī‘ai Beach along the Kalalalau Trail a valid Camping Permit for Napali Coast State Wilderness Park is required. Camping Permits: Camping permits for the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park are only issued for Kalalau Valley, the preferred destination at the end of the 11-mile Kalalau Trail .

Is there parking at Napali coast State Park?

Limited overnight parking is now available at Hāʻena SP for campers with overnight permits for Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park (Click Here: GoHaena.com ). Camping permits must be acquired from State Parks prior to purchasing overnight parking.

How to see Na Pali coast from Kauai?

Another way to see Nā Pali Coast is via a helicopter. Here, you can get a bird’s-eye view of the entire island of Kauai, as well as getting up close to waterfalls and viewing dramatic cliffs from the sky. Finally, a wonderful way to see Nā Pali Coast from its front is by kayak, boat, or raft.

Do you need a permit to hike Haena State Park?

Hiking Permits : We do not offer stand alone “hiking permits.” In order to hike from Haena State Park to Hanakāpī‘ai Beach or Hanakāpī‘ai Falls visitors need to purchase Parking and Entry Reservations for Hā‘ena SP.