Kalalau Trail
An 11-mile knife-edge coast trail along Nā Pali's cliffs to a wilderness beach.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Hawaii, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Tropical coastal (0–150 m)
- Best season
- May – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Sea Kayaking
- Beachcombing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Tropical coastal (0–150 m)
- Best season: May – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
An 11-mile knife-edge coast trail along Nā Pali's cliffs to a wilderness beach.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Tropical coastal (0–150 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Tropical coastal (0–150 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Kalalau Trail trip tools
Popular pursuits at Kalalau Trail
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Sea Kayaking
Coastal crossings, tides, and protected camps.
- Beachcombing
Tide-line walking between camps.
