The Kalalau Trail
Backpacking Kauai's Na Pali Coast
The Na Pali Coast is a 16-mile stretch of coastline on the northwest side of Kauai defined by huge, fluted sea cliffs (pali). It’s one of Hawaii’s crown jewels and among other things, a prominent filming location for Jurassic Park. The Kalalau Trail provides the only land access to the coast, traversing 11 miles one-way from Haena State Park to Kalalau Beach, and has frequently been called “the best hike in Hawaii.