Weather

The weather can make or break a trip to Kalalau.  There’s no way to determine the weather months ahead of time when you purchase your permit and plane tickets.  If your trip ends up being during a storm, the trail may be closed. If a storm comes while you are at Kalalau, you could be trapped behind a swollen stream. Don’t do something stupid and risk your life to catch a plane.  Plan ahead.  Make sure you leave plenty of time just in case.

Stranded on the Kalalau Trail Video

Stranded on the Kalalau Trail Video

December 2014, Andy and I went on a backpacking trip on Kauai's scenic Kalalau Trail. Little did we know that…
10 people stranded

10 people stranded

County spokeswoman Sarah Blane said the Kauai Fire Department reported about 10 individuals were stranded on the far side of…
Kalalau Trail Hiker Swept Down Hanakoa Stream

Kalalau Trail Hiker Swept Down Hanakoa Stream

On Friday, 2 days after the Kalalau Trail was closed due to Storms Iselle and Julio approaching, a 19-year old…
Body found in Kalalau Valley identified

Body found in Kalalau Valley identified

It was confirmed on Monday that the body found on Thursday, April 17 was that of Daniel Foster (31) from…
121 hikers airlifted from Hanakapi’ai

121 hikers airlifted from Hanakapi’ai

Several hikers were stranded at Hanakapi'ai on Sunday, April 6, 2014 when stream waters swelled up making it unsafe to…
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