22Miles
2–5Days
5,000 ftGain
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Permits
System
Hawaii DLNR State Parks camping permit + Hāʻena overnight parking reservationWhen open, camping permits release 90 days in advance at camping.ehawaii.gov and sell out quickly. Overnight parking at Hāʻena requires a separate reservation tied to your camping permit. Maximum stay 5 nights.Apply or read more
Cost
$35 per person per night (non-resident); $25 resident
Bear storage
Not applicable
Season
Best
May – September. Winter swells and flooded stream crossings close the trail.
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On trail
Water
Streams at Hanakāpīʻai, Hanakoa and Kalalau. Treat everything — leptospirosis is present.
Resupply
None. Carry all food from Hāʻena.
Notes
11 miles each way along sea cliffs to Kalalau Beach. Crawler's Ledge near mile 7 is exposed. Never cross a flooding stream; wait it out.
Elevation
0 ftHigh 800 ft
Resupply towns
Hanalei (pre/post trip)
Recommended gear
Permit details checked 2026-10 · dlnr.hawaii.gov