Kalalau Trail & Keʻe Beach
Kalalau Trail
The only overland route along the Na Pali Coast, starting at Kee Beach. Day hikers can reach Hanakāpīʻai Beach and its falls, but a permit is needed for the full overnight hike.
The Kalalau Trail is about 18 km long and runs along the cliffs of the Na Pali Coast to Kalalau Beach. It is a world-famous, highly demanding trail, and the entire route requires an overnight permit from the state park. A day hike can reach Hanakāpīʻai Beach, about 3.2 km away. A further 3.2 km up the valley is Hanakāpīʻai Falls, a waterfall over 90 metres high. The round trip takes 6 to 8 hours. The trailhead is at Kee Beach in Hāʻena State Park. Non-residents must book entry, parking or shuttle in advance at gohaena.com. Never cross streams when the water is high. The trail was temporarily closed after Hurricane Lowell in September 2026, so check official notices before you go.
Opening hours
Haena State Park about 07:00–18:45 (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Limahuli Garden & Preserve
- Tunnels Beach (Mākua)
- Lumahaʻi Beach
- Nā Pali Coast
- Hanalei Bay
- Kalalau Lookout & Puʻu o Kila
- Hanalei Valley Lookout
- Kōkeʻe State Park