Nā Pali Coast (Kalalau) Trail
Backpacking2 days20 mi (round-trip)
Itinerary
Kalalau Trail Trailhead
10 mi • 6,000 ft gain
Kalalau Beach
10 mi • 5,900 ft gain
Kalalau Trail Trailhead
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How to get a permit
This trip requires a Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park Overnight Permit (Kalalau Trail). Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between September 4, 2026 and March 31, 2027
Reservations closed.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park Overnight Permit (Kalalau Trail) application:
| Site ID | Kalalau |
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| Activity | Camping |
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| Reservation Type | Undesignated Campground |
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| Permit Type | Overnight Permit |
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Select a start date
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