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Wainiha

Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Stream loop from Wainiha

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United States

Kauaʻi County

Wainiha

Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Stream loop from Wainiha

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5.0

(2910)

19,810

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Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Stream loop from Wainiha

07:37

25.0km

760m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

Haʻena State Park

Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

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2.23 km

Beach

4.47 km

Haena Beach Park

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Very nice beach. Next door is also the well-known Dry and Wet Cave. Also a coconut you can treat yourself here.

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6.89 km

Quarter-Mile Viewpoint

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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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7.48 km

Kalalau Trail

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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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9.54 km

Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

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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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10.4 km

Bamboo forrest - Hanakapiʻai Trail

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Beautiful bamboo forest on the way to the waterfall. But all the incisions don't have to be there 🙄

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12.4 km

Hanakapi'ai Falls

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It is adventurous to reach the waterfall. It gives over stick and stone (brooks pass) So much fun

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15.1 km

Hanakapiʻai Stream

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

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17.4 km

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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25.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

3.25 km

1.37 km

338 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

6.74 km

3.78 km

443 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

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Monday 1 June

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32 %

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Kalalau Trail – Hanakapiʻai Stream loop from Wainiha

Haena Beach Park

Quarter-Mile Viewpoint

Kalalau Trail

Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

Bamboo forrest - Hanakapiʻai Trail

Hanakapi'ai Falls

Hanakapiʻai Stream

Viewpoint

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