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Getting There- The trail begins in
Ha'ena State Park at the northwest end of
Kuhio Highway (Route 56) about 41 miles (a 1
1/2-hour drive) from Lihu'e Airport. Many
people get to the trailhead in a rental car,
by catching a ride with friends or even
hitchhiking. A great way to get to the
trail head is through Karen. Who is
Karen? Karen lives on Kauai and has a
service that can pick you up from the
airport and deliver you and your bags to the
trailhead. You can reach her by
emailing her at rides@kalalautrail.com.
Climate/Seasons- Throughout the
year, temperatures seldom drop below 60°F.
Summer weather (May to October) normally
brings steady tradewinds and occasional
showers while winter weather (October to
May) is less predictable. Tradewind showers
are more frequent during the night and early
morning. Infrequent widespread storms cause
flash floods.
Gear- Travel light.
Lightweight hiking shoes with good traction
are popular. Camping gear should include a
lightweight sleeping bag or blanket,
sleeping pad, tent or tarp, cooking stove
and fuel, water purification tablets or
filter, first aid kit, mosquito repellent,
sunscreen, rain gear, and biodegradeable
soap. There is a Wal-Mart on the
island to pick up supplies if you need some.
Permits Required- You
do need a permit
to hike past
Hanakapi'ai valley (2 miles in) on
the trail even if you do not camp overnight.
Facilites-
The
authorized camping areas along the trail do
not have tables or drinking water.
Composting toilets are available at
Hanakapi'ai, Hanakoa, and Kalalau. All
camping areas are located on shaded terraces
near streams.
Information on this page gathered from www.hawaii.gov
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