How long is Kalalau Trail (Na Pali)?

11 miles, out & back, with about 5,000 feet of elevation gain — roughly 6 hr 10 min at a steady pace.

Where is Kalalau Trail (Na Pali)?

Kalalau Trail (Na Pali) is in Hawaii. a cliff-edge coast trail to a hidden beach; permit beyond Hanakapiai

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Kalalau Trail (Na Pali)

Q: How hard is Kalalau Trail (Na Pali)?

It's rated Expert. a cliff-edge coast trail to a hidden beach; permit beyond Hanakapiai

Hawaii

Distance11 mi

Est. time~6 hr 10 min

Elevation gain↗ 5,000 ft

RouteOut & back

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Kalalau Trail (Na Pali) is a expert 11-mile out & back hike in Hawaii with about 5,000 ft of elevation gain. a cliff-edge coast trail to a hidden beach; permit beyond Hanakapiai.

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