Hiking the Kalalau Trail along the Napali Coast on Kauai. Is it dangerous?

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The Kalalau Trail is an 11+ mile trek into paradise. A vast array of verdant valleys, waterfalls, sea caves and gorgeous vistas lay ahead of you.
To hike the entire trail and also spend time exploring Kalalau Beach and Valley takes 3-5 days.
This hike along the Na Pali Coast hike is one of the most famous trails in the world and well known for the Kalalau trail crawler's ledge at mile 7. This Kalalau Trail video goes over the entire experience explained by a 21 year Hawaii hiking loving resident with 15 years of helicopter flying experience on the islands.
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Map
1:08 Trailhead
3:11 Hanakapi’ai
6:10 Waiahuakua Valley
7:18 Hanakoa Valley
8:28 Hanakoa Fall
9:40 Crawlers Ledge
15:17 Kalalau Valley
16:42 Kalalau Beach
18:10 Hike Summary

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@kathyoconnor-phelps156 3 жыл бұрын

This video is the best one I have watched preparing me for my upcoming hike here. I am both excited & terrified!

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You will be fine if the weather is OK. Enjoy!

@kathyoconnor-phelps156 3 жыл бұрын

@@TobyVisuals808 Thank you that makes me feel better! Your video is great because I feel like it represents what Crawler's Ledge is really like. A lot of the videos are done with cameras or camera angles that make it look absolutely terrifying. Love your packing list video too! We are only camping one night. Not bringing a "stove" so still trying to figure out food. lol.

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

@@kathyoconnor-phelps156 I am sure you will have a great time.

@benjamingarcia5910 3 жыл бұрын

Have you done it yet? I am doing it next month and like you, I am both excited and terrified 😅

@kathyoconnor-phelps156 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It was amazing! Very tough but amazing!! Don’t be scared. It will be fine. Not too bad just take it slow. I think Crawlers Ledge is a bit over exaggerated. There are more dangerous areas. I thought the area downhill right before Crawlers was more dangerous.

@MtKuna Жыл бұрын

Great Video ! Having hiked this trail 5 times over the past 20 years I can honestly say that the experience is like no other. This year we decided to Kayak the Nepali Coast and stay at Kalalau Beach for 2 nights to break up the 18 mile ocean kayak voyage. Kayaking to Kalalau is much easier then hiking the trail. The hardest thing about planning to do this hike is getting one of the permits !

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just got back from Kalalau yesterday. I hope you will have a great trip. Enjoy!

@bristleconepinus2378 9 ай бұрын

Hiked in for a week in 1973, hemmo the clothes after Hanakapai...no permits in those days, just go. Swam around the pali to the hidden beach where the filmed King Kong. nobody there in those days, goat hunters would come in on the weekends but the weekdays were real quiet.

@elizabethbrehm8996 7 ай бұрын

This was magnificent. Thank you so much for showing the details of the trail. I love the music I loved every part of it. It is my goal. Thank you.

@TobyVisuals808 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Hope you will enjoy the trail some day.

@kbkatherineb3944 3 жыл бұрын

I hiked this trail in 1971. No permits, no parking lot, few people. Camped on the beach and long horn steers moseyed past the tent early in the morning. I think I prefer it as it was.

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately people totally trashed it and did not show respect to the land so they had to come up with rules.

@blackbird35116 Жыл бұрын

Please see my entry. Did you find it as dangerous as it looks now?

@JP-kr5yi 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Thank you for the stunning footage. Thank you for letting us vicariously come along on the hike.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you JP. I am glad you enjoyed it.

@timackerman3579 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Really well done.

@TobyVisuals808 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.

@Asikiwish Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for the sane video about an absolute gem! Thanks for not hyping it and scare mongering - and for your excellent info about the trail. Can't wait to *hopefully* check this out!

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope you will have a great trip.

@tiffanybrodersen2049 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I am so glad I found this video. We are doing this hike next month, and I am a bit nervous. I am an experienced hiker, but exposure can get to me. It was great to see your video of the full experience. Thank you.

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Make sure to bring trekking poles. You also can see the full trail here, Enjoy your trip. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJyDdcaCu9GrYnk.html

@nickfreyer1515 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and so nice to watch from lockdown Central Malaysia. Big smiles for sure watching it. And you had jackpot weather. Wonderful!

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick. I truly appreciate it

@cliftoncates6129 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing filming! Very well put together video. Keep it up!

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cliff.

@juanhuizar5607 3 ай бұрын

That’s was insane… my mind is pondering now…

@nongsirivong2217 2 жыл бұрын

Words cannot describe how amazingly you did with this video; very inspiring and informative. I can’t wait come November 2022. This will be a dream come true. Thank you for this!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Wishing you good luck with getting the permit. Enjoy!

@Adhithya747 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the amazing video must've a took a lot of effort. Really amazing views of the valleys. Thanks for the work.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adhithya.

@naughtyunclerichard5400 Жыл бұрын

Hi Toby! So nice meeting you on this trail. And we had a great great time at the Hanakoa falls. Thank you so much for sharing that special spot with us. Best wishes to you and hopefully we will see you gain on the trail 😊

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am glad to hear that you had a great time.

@loreeslack3184 Жыл бұрын

I loved, loved this video very well made. It was exactly the footage age brackets I was looking for. I am 54 love to hike was very active, till about 6 months ago but making this hike my goal to get out of the past six month funk. Thanks again for encouraging this women through your experience. 🙏❤️

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am glad you liked it. Enjoy your trip! Also I made several other videos about Kalalau.You can find them in this playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLJaK4kCbur8IBlRqBxJyJEjlD7XVQVyKm

@demonhunter7861 2 жыл бұрын

my brother and I hiked this trail 4 years ago. Best views I've ever seen in my life. Great Video

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ski pulls.

@vynguyen9245 Жыл бұрын

Wow thank u for this video!

@yvonnesmith8245 Жыл бұрын

Mahalo! Loved your video of backpacking along the Kalalau Trail-looks tough but incredibly gorgeous views! Best wishes on your island adventures! Aloha🌺

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@x.BRAiNZ.x 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of the best Kalalau videos yet!

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you BRAiNZ.

@johnfromojai1 3 жыл бұрын

I did this hike a bunch of years ago and it is the most beautiful spot in the world to my eyes. You might photograph the waterfall and the cave where we had nightly dance parties to candlelight.

@magnust2188 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Magnus

@craterrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this man, I hiked into Kalalau Valley over ten times from the 60's thru the 90's. (The Taylor Camp days.) Watching this video brought back so may good times. It is reassuring to see that it is still as beautiful as I remember it. I subscribed and liked and am looking forward to watching your other videos. My other favourite Hawaiian hike was into Haleakala Crater. It is said that there are three stages to any great adventure: planning it, doing it and then remembering it afterwards, I am in the third stage now, but it is a good one. The first two can be challenging, but you need to complete them in order to have those great memories for the rest of your life. Go for it.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick for your kind comment. For me the Muliwai Trail on the Big Island was a great trip I like to remember.

@craterrick 2 жыл бұрын

@@TobyVisuals808 Thanks very much for that info Toby, I was not familiar with the Muliwai Trail. I just watched the video of your hike in there, It looks like an area well worth checking out. Another nicely done video!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

@@craterrick thank you.

@jenfort6907 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and best video!!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jen.

@reginahernandez3509 10 ай бұрын

Hawaii is so pretty

@TobyVisuals808 10 ай бұрын

Yes, it is.

@lillyofthevalley72 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing! Thank you for a great video!

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

thank you!

@almostflamingo 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video! We are planning on doing this hike this fall, and I was freaking out a bit about Crawler's Ledge after reading so much about it.. but it feels a bit less scary now after seeing it this way :-) So thanks for that!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope you will have a great trip. Enjoy.

@LawtonMue 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Toby - loved the complete journey and helping me know what to expect - Heading to Kauai next month but since i have some kids will only do the first part. Well done and Mahalo!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lawton. Enjoy your trip.

@SloveniaWalksAndViews 2 жыл бұрын

Great video about Kalalau Trail. The views are amazing.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@bettyruan9797 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks so much this is exactly I am looking for to get a sense of the hike and decide how many miles I am capable of hiking.

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

🙏 Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it. Have a great trip.

@gwenwallace6175 2 жыл бұрын

Did this in 2013 after camping for 32 days in Kalalau valley. Scared of heights, heart in my throat most of it, beautiful day though!! Crawlers ledge is what I remember most, ofcourse! Lived at hostel in Kapaa for 18 months. Amazing memories but this by far is the best memory….

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad you had a great time. It's a beautiful place.

@reisdorfmetzpartners 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. We have permits for the first week in June. Enjoyed your video. Thank you for putting it together to help others prepare.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Enjoy your trip!

@jedimady Жыл бұрын

Great video, really enjoyed how you presented it! Thank you!

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@DebGrayATX 3 жыл бұрын

stunning footage, thank you!

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@fdld1226 2 жыл бұрын

Toby.... thanks for the Kalalau trail you tube video! Just watched it. I've been debating taking my 11yo son. I've done Havasupai in the Grand Canyon 14 times but there are no scary cliffs..... or rain... lol. Thank you for that walk thru climbers ledge.... and sketchy parts... everyone says if rains gotta camp out... wait it out... so def a scary hard hike. Thx again for sharing!!!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, the weather can make a big difference on the Kalalau Trail condition. Perhaps ask Sabrina. She made the trip with her younger kids. facebook.com/groups/kalalau/permalink/10159287761533211/

@jarednielsen5041 2 жыл бұрын

I ran/hiked this trail for the first time when I was 14. There are a couple sections that can be absolutely horrific if you get caught in a storm, like seriously treacherous. I have done a LOT of sketchy climbs and Crawlers ledge in a torrential downpour, literally jumping/climbing over mini flash floods was definitely top three. We always hike in and out in one day so we did not have the supplies to stay overnight. However, if the trail is dry, it really isn't bad. There isn't anything truly technical. We only hike this in June, July, or August to maximize the probability of getting a good weather window. Additionally, I prefer that calmer ocean and better visibility for spearfishing during these months. If your son is confident on his feet and you have a good weather window, go for it. If you have doubts and the weather in poor, do not. If anything you can climb to the first beach and possibly up to Hanakapi'ai Falls. It is around 9 miles roundtrip, verses the 22 to get to Kalalau and back. Could be kind of a test to see how he handles the terrain.

@angelikabieli6335 3 жыл бұрын

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@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank Angelika.

@gregklein547 4 ай бұрын

Did this in 1983. I don't think we had permits. Brought back memories. Geology class members spent 2weeks 4 islands. Remember the narrow trails..if you wanted to site see you had to stop walking or else you would fall off the cliffs and into the ocean.

@stepsforthesoul 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video and edit. Coming to do this hike next month. So excited. Liked and subbed!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Enjoy your trip!

@lenne1224 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative video. We are backpacking there next month and I'm so excited!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope you will have a great trip.

@yorkcarlin9729 2 жыл бұрын

Did anyone check if you had your permit while you were on the trail? I have mine but im just curious

@lenne1224 2 жыл бұрын

@@yorkcarlin9729 Yeah, we had someone check ours at the beginning of the trail.

@TheKrazyRedShow 5 ай бұрын

Mahalo ❤ BTW you did it right. This is Krazy Red & I approve this video. Eh Komo Mai

@celestec.3284 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome video! Mahalo

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Celeste

@jaymcisaac7527 2 жыл бұрын

Dude. What a kick ass video. For real. Excellent job!!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay.

@jaymcisaac7527 2 жыл бұрын

@@TobyVisuals808 Aloha. Oh man. After being on that trail last month. Your video is even better as a memory for me. I have Huntington Disease. My balance is really bad. I had absolutely no business on that hike. But. My friends I went there with. Firefighters. Give them a challenge and a get the hell out of the way and watch the magic happen. They basically carried me. I was able to do some of that on my own. But most of it. The boys made sure I made the steps I couldn’t. One of the best memories I will gladly take forward. Your true friends will thrive on helping you. They will never leave you. Thanks you so much for inspiring me to do this. I just don’t have the words to describe how amazing this experience was for us. Also. Can you please tell me where I can get that music you used? That music is fantastic. I tried to Shazam it. Didn’t work. I look forward to your thoughts. Thanks. Jay McIsaac Lieutenant. Winnipeg Fire Department.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaymcisaac7527 Thank You Jay. Happy to hear you had a great time on the trail. Here is the song list: Song #1: The Final Shore by Jordan Critz Musicbed Song #2: Bucket of Sunshine by ZI Musicbed Song #3: We All Feel Lost by Secret Nation Musicbed Song #4: Ikson - Outside Song #5 : Thunderbird by Ryan Taubert Musicbed Song #6: Nekzlo - Back To Summer Song #7: We Need A Hero by Ryan Taubert Musicbed Song #8: Seeds by Tony Anderson Musicbed Song #9: Ignition by Why We Wander Musicbed

@rosaliavillarica6731 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Toby didn’t recognize you. Very nice videos but make my heart pump faster, but truly spectacular. Take care Mr Dare Angel 👼👼👼

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am glad you like it. Greetings Aloha.

@SeanKaleponi Жыл бұрын

The waters on Na Pali Coast look pristine!!:):)

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

It's great. It can get rough during the winter months when the white sandy beach at Hanakapi'ai disappears.

@VartikaSrivastava640 3 жыл бұрын

woowwww , Amazing video ❤️❤️

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vartika.

@lawrencemoore2116 3 жыл бұрын

Great videography!

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@richardsenelly4209 2 жыл бұрын

One of the world's great trail runs!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is.

@oksanahrytsiv2601 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got my permit for end of July and was a bit worry about mile 7 after I saw some GoPro videos. But your video showed that it’s pretty good - you just need to take your time and pay attention. Thank you so much 😊

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Enjoy!

@benjamingarcia5910 3 жыл бұрын

Please let us know how it goes! Doing it middle of next month.

@jeremyfietz7849 2 жыл бұрын

Oksana, How did you get your permit for Kalalau? I have been trying to get a permit using the online system. Can you pleeeeease give me any pointers? I am online the second one they release but it keeps saying “the system is busy completing a reservation for another user please try again later (or something like that)” a then the permits all disappear. Do you just have to get lucky or is there a method to getting through? Please help!

@yorkcarlin9729 2 жыл бұрын

@@benjamingarcia5910 Did anyone check if you had your permit while you were on the trail? I have mine but im just curious

@yorkcarlin9729 2 жыл бұрын

Did anyone check if you had your permit while you were on the trail? I have mine but im just curious

@Mossb3rg206 Жыл бұрын

Lol I did this hike barefoot 3 times and caught a boat ride with the homies on the way out the second trip into the valley. 2006. Best time of my life. I'm terrified of heights but the island straight gave me courage.

@carlospadilla1642 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible footage Toby. You’re amazing. Looks like you had to do the trail twice with all the times you had to put the camera down and create video of you walking towards and away from the camera. Awesome work.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carlos. Yes I had to track back a few times but I was super lucky with the perfect weather days.

@CookandtravelwithDenisa 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and chapeau 🎩for everything you did, also for the editing of your video! Gorgeous and breathtaking views! We are planning to visit Hawaii and specifically Kauai next year. How wide is the path you walked on? It looked pretty scary from here!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes you will encounter many narrow sections. It's definitely not a trail for people with a fear of heights. Enjoy!

@meathook2448 Жыл бұрын

Great job!

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@chronicstar 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Valrie.

@mm7846 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ✨

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@armsol184 Жыл бұрын

Ihre Videos werden mir eventuell das Leben retten. Jetzt kenne ich die Landschaft und kann mich auf etliche Elemente konzentriert vorbereiten. Dieser Kanal hilft mir auch mit der Angst angesichts der Höhen Kalalaus. Alles Beste

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank und viel Spass. Neues längeres Video kommt im September.

@alohaaloha8209 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! It is What a beautiful place! I wanna go there but waterfall is scary 😟

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Let's go.

@tysonnorman7723 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👌🏼

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tyson. I hope you can make the trail too.

@MatthewMcDermott6 2 жыл бұрын

I did the whole trail (out and back) in one day back in 2012. It was muddy/raining and I remember being a bit terrified, but we did alright :) it's some of the best hiking I have ever done!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you had a great time.

@denisecmovies3652 Жыл бұрын

Wow ok put and back in one day is 34 miles. You walked 34 miles in that condition in one day😮

@MatthewMcDermott6 Жыл бұрын

@@denisecmovies3652 it’s 22 miles out and back

@timackerman3579 5 ай бұрын

Man, when I was younger I worked out for a month. It took me from 6:30am to about 7pm to make it out one way. Your an animal :)

@MatthewMcDermott6 5 ай бұрын

@@timackerman3579 I think that’s exactly how long it took as well, I want to say it was around 7am to 7pm. I was definitely sore 😂

@wuliaotou 2 жыл бұрын

I use video on my elliptical, it feels so good thank you

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@momfm23 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spectacular and is the best invitation to visit Hawaii again soon. Thanks Tobi

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Let's do it together the next time.

@karenmchll 2 жыл бұрын

You are so informative and film beautifully. Instant follow from me! I have a very strong fear of heights but would like to push myself to attempt this hike, without turning back at Crawlers Edge. Is there more walking space there than it seemed in the video? Did you at any point felt like you would slip? Thank you so much for creating this stunning video! Mahalo!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Crawlers ledge is not as bad as it looks at least during nice weather days. I would recommend bringing trekking poles they will help a lot. I also brought micro spikes but never had to use them since I had perfect weather. Wishing you a a great trip.

@mandujanojuan437 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👌

@paulmass421 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Thanks for taking the time to put together this video. I lucked out too, with no rain, when I did this in July 2019 just after the trail had reopened after the floods of 2018. It was really overgrown, but that made it even more adventurous. Glad to see the trail is still in great shape.

@yorkcarlin9729 2 жыл бұрын

Did anyone check if you had your permit while you were on the trail? I have mine but im just curious

@paulmass421 2 жыл бұрын

@@yorkcarlin9729 yes a ranger checked my permit about 2.5 miles in.

@yorkcarlin9729 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulmass421 okay, so I should print it out right? How thorough did he check?

@paulmass421 2 жыл бұрын

@@yorkcarlin9729 he checked that the name on the permit matched my ID and that the date was correct.

@yorkcarlin9729 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulmass421 thank you! Did it seem like they check some kind of data base or just the permit you had brought

@HawaiiWalkingTours 5 ай бұрын

Nice video 🤙

@TobyVisuals808 5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@carmaela2689 2 жыл бұрын

Just gorgeous. I plan to do this trail for my 40th birthday next year. I can't wait.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Great, I am sure you will have a beautiful trip.

@earlbucklin8323 Жыл бұрын

thank you ...

@alexuslawns 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric.

@gilbert2303 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video my friend. Which month did you do this hike? The weather is great. Which months are best for the hike ?

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I went in June. May-Sep are the best months as for the weather.

@jarekcimrman8382 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@michaelvigil478 Жыл бұрын

Terrific video! How were you able to hike safely and also record this? Beautiful, spectacular views. I will not take this hike, too dangerous and I am not that firm footed. Not there anyway. Actually, in 2017, I hiked up the beginning section of the trail where it begins near Ke'e Beach. But I had no idea what existed beyond that. I and a friend were simply traveling all around the island.

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it. As for filming, during dry weather the trail is actually not too bad if you are not suffer acrophobia. It's a totally different story when the trail is wet.

@mattstark9144 3 жыл бұрын

Did Crawler's Ledge get less scary since the storm in 2019? Maybe the cliff has been reshaped to be a tiny bit safer? It doesn't look as bad as I remember seeing in videos at least, but maybe that is just because you had perfect weather!

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Yeh, it was not bad.

@joyceeikre5913 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - just curious - what kind of hiking poles are you using? Thinking of buying.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am using LEKI Makalu poles.

@davidrosenberg4676 Жыл бұрын

Did it as a day hike in 2016, main thing is be ready for all the mud and the humidity.

@maverickreviewed7894 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I noticed kayaks on the beach. Any idea where they launched from and did they need a permit to overnight camp on the beach?

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes you need a permit too. You can find plenty of info on kayaking here, kayakkauai.com/tours/ocean-kayaking-tours/napali-sea-kayak-camping/

@sammysinno515 2 жыл бұрын

I'm planning to backpack this trail early next year. Where do you get a permit? How many nights where you out on the trail and how many miles did you cover each day? Is it dispersed camping? What is the best month to do this hike?

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Aloha Sammy. Permits are available here: camping.ehawaii.gov/camping/all,details,1692.html I stayed 2 nights and did the full trail, 12 miles all the way to Kalalau on the first day. The second night I spend at the Hanakoa campsite. As for campsite, you will find designated campsites at Kalalau Beach and Hanakoa with some not so great maintained restrooms. While the Kalalau Trail is (usually) open to the public year round, there are better times to visit and hike this north shore trail than others. The best time to hike into Kalalau Valley is first thing in the morning during the summer months (May to Oct.) when the trail is dry, in decent condition, and you have more daylight hours. Always make sure to check the forecast before leaving since there is no cell service along the Napali Coast. Also I recommend you join the Kalalau Trail FB Group for great information. Enjoy!

@santa55monica 3 жыл бұрын

Love the footage and visuals. Also thanks for the video descriptions! Liked and subscribed!! Btw, what if the rains or storms on the day of my permit - Can I switch my permit to another day?

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No unfortunately not. They do have a 15 day cancelation policy. I recommend to get an extra day on you permit to have some flexibility. Also getting a permit has become extremely difficult since there is way more demand than availability.

@santa55monica 3 жыл бұрын

@@TobyVisuals808 Thanks! Yep I found out that the sheet is almost always fully booked, and they only allow booking within the next 30 days (which can be good and bad)

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

I suggest joining the Kalalau Trail FB group. You will be able to find great information there. facebook.com/groups/47161793210

@mylahbarreto5265 2 жыл бұрын

The best representation of the hike I’ve seen thus far! How long did it take you to get to the beach?

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Mahalo Mylah. Including filming about 8h.

@meetmanny1589 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! My friends and I are planning on visiting Kauai end of September.. im waiting till our “30 day in advance date” opens up so we can apply for a permit.. couple of questions if you dont mind me asking.. Was it hard to get a permit? How many times did you apply for it? Were just worried that we end up not getting the permit, since we already booked our flights and all lol.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Aloha. It took me about 10 days to get a permit. Make sure you have multiple computers ready by 12:00 AM HST. Practice a few days before. Also I recommend to join the Kalalau Trail FB group for more info on getting a permit. Good luck!

@yorkcarlin9729 2 жыл бұрын

Did anyone check if you had your permit while you were on the trail? I have mine but im just curious

@meetmanny1589 2 жыл бұрын

@@yorkcarlin9729 yes they did.. if I remember correctly they checked it before you can enter the parking area. they verified our permit. with ids and everyones name on the permit and also covid vaccine cards. hope that helped.

@yorkcarlin9729 2 жыл бұрын

@@meetmanny1589 thank you!! Did it seem like they checked some kind of data base or just the permit that you brought?

@meetmanny1589 2 жыл бұрын

@@yorkcarlin9729 uhm yeah im pretty sure they had like a list then they crossed out our names when we checked in..

@DrAlvinEng 3 жыл бұрын

I heard the Park service was building a trailbridge over Hanakapa 'ai Stream. How is that coming along?

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

www.staradvertiser.com/2020/08/13/breaking-news/state-halts-bridge-building-in-hanakapiai-valley-on-kauai-to-address-opposition/

@theplatinumtakeoff6215 Жыл бұрын

I’ve only hiked this as far as Hanakapiai beach (and to the falls). First in 1989, then in 2006 and 2010. I can never find where the trail continues past Hanakapiai beach.

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

04:50 just to the left of the restrooms.

@theplatinumtakeoff6215 Жыл бұрын

@@TobyVisuals808 Thank you. Those restrooms must be new. They weren’t there the past times I’ve been on the kalalau trail.

@blackbird35116 Жыл бұрын

Reaching out to anyone who hiked this in the 80's or before then. I did this in 1985 with the Sierra Club. I don't remember Crawlers ledge..ie, that part of the trail had no name that I remember. That part of the trail was narrow, but I didn't see it the way it is now. I am afraid of heights, so I know I would have remembered this. Additionally, the water crossings were not as scary as they look now. Perhaps this is because back then the island was suffering from a drought. The part called crawlers ledge now looks terrifying! Any input here?

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

I recommend you ask that in the Kalalau Trail FB Group. Many of the members have been to Kalalau over the years. facebook.com/groups/kalalau

@mgonzalezmartins 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the lookout in 2:36 located? I know it's in the trail of course but is it within the first 7-9 miles? Thanks! Super nice video.

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That is just before you drop into Hanakāpī‘ai Valley.

@mgonzalezmartins 3 жыл бұрын

@@TobyVisuals808 Thanks for the response. And I guess you enter the Valley within 5 miles of the head trail?

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

@@mgonzalezmartins I got dropped-off at Ke'e Beach.

@mrloftybreez1503 Жыл бұрын

Noob question. It's actually a 22-mile hike round trip? Or is there a way out at the end of the trail? Thanks

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

No way out. The return is on the same trail. So yes, 22 hard miles total.

@lunalovemoon6384 2 жыл бұрын

What the best time of the month to go? I planing for this hike but don't want to run into a storms.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I actually made a separate video about the planing. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/equTgLiKy8-somw.html Definitely the summer months are the safest months to go. Enjoy!

@bluevalley82 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to hike a lot to thebeach? I’m bring my parents there and they can’t hike a lot thanks

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

If you are thinking of Hanakapi'ai Beach that is a two mile hike one way. You can see it here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJyDdcaCu9GrYnk.html

@smufiji83 3 жыл бұрын

How many nights did you stay at Kalalau Beach? What are the essentials to bring on the hike and camp? One of the best videos of the hike I've seen. And man, you certainly got the best conditions.

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I stayed one night at Kalalau and one at Honakao. You can find my gear video in the description.

@jeremyfietz7849 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have been trying to get a permit using the online system. Can you pleeeeease give me any pointers? I am online the second one they release but it keeps saying “the system is busy completing a reservation for another user please try again later (or something like that)” a then the permits all disappear. Do you just have to get lucky or is there a method to getting through? Please help!

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Aloha Jeremy. Yes getting a permit is not easy. I recommend you joining the Kalalau Trail FB group. There you will find some helpful information on getting a permit. Wishing you good luck.

@jeremyfietz7849 2 жыл бұрын

I got one! Yay!! Quick question: what kind of poles do you have? (The ones with the large rounded top)?

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyfietz7849 Great congratulation. I use LEKI Makalu Lite Cors.. Enjoy!

@denisecmovies3652 Жыл бұрын

Hi, is this the full 17 miles? How long does it take someone to walk this, and it there a place to camp or sleep on the trail if people are not able to do the full 17 miles in a day?

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is the full 11 mile not 17 mile trail one way. It depends on your physical condition and the weather. Normally people finish in 7-9h. Yes, you are allowed to camp at Hanakoa located at the 6.3 mile mark. You can see the entire trail here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJyDdcaCu9GrYnk.html

@CHARLIEBITESHARD 3 жыл бұрын

How is the campground at Hanakoa? I hear its very buggy?

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

It was not too bad when I was there. Brig some bug spray and you should be fine.

@Becksmh Жыл бұрын

is it doable to hike to Kalalau in one day and back the next? I only have a one day permit.

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, this is hard to answer. It all depends on your personal fitness and the weather you will encounter. Some people run to Kalalau and back in one day. Just use common sense. You always have the option on spending a night at Hanakoa half way in. Enjoy!

@richmezzasalma3266 3 жыл бұрын

Hi -- Our group has an overnight permit, but are considering doing the entire thing in one day (weather permitting). I was wondering if you think that it is doable, and if you would have any advice?

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

I did see some trail-runner when I went. It is possible during good weather but you need to be extremely fit. Also make sure you bring a water filter. You will drink way more than normal. Good luck and enjoy. See here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bcyYbJugzZzVc2g.html

@jeremyfietz7849 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rich, How did you get your permit for Kalalau? I have been trying to get a permit using the online system. Can you pleeeeease give me any pointers? I am online the second one they release but it keeps saying “the system is busy completing a reservation for another user please try again later (or something like that)” a then the permits all disappear. Do you just have to get lucky or is there a method to getting through? Please help!

@jarednielsen5041 2 жыл бұрын

I have ran/hiked the entire Kalalau trail in one day with my dad six times in the last 15 or so years. We only go in June, July, or August. Water filters and camelbacks are a must. This last time we were able to swim around the cliffs at the end to get to Honopu beach. I do not recommend this because there is a long shore rip that can be deadly without fins. We packed fins this last time because we have always wanted to get around the end, and conditions were just right. You could NOT get back to Kalalau beach without fins and with any sort of swell or strong current. This is without a doubt my favorite hike on earth. It is truly spectacular! It can be done in one day, however, you need to pack very light and be in near marathon shape. No hiking boots, just trail runners or running shoes. I literally destroy a pair of shoes each time I do this. Additionally, heavy rain can really slow you down and make it incredibly difficult to get in and out in one day. When I was younger we never would buy the permits because we would never camp. We actually got to know the trail workers. One time when the park rangers tried to give us citations, because they assumed we were going to camp, the workers actually vouched for us because we met them two years earlier. Pretty funny encounter. Now they crack down hard and will give you a citation no matter what. This was before the big floods and all the trail and parking changes.

@yorkcarlin9729 2 жыл бұрын

Hey this may be an odd question but did anyone check your hiking permit? me and my cousin have ours but my girlfriend waited till the last minute and is now left without a permit. I don't like the idea of leaving her while I do the hike as she has told me that she won't let me cancel the hike because of her.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they do check at the entry point and match with ID's. Also DLNR rangers may check on the trail. Wishing you good luck.

@TobyVisuals808 3 жыл бұрын

Please leave any question you my have here. I will try to answer if I can.

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferheinze3417 Thank you. Yes, trail runners do it in one day but it will be a long trip. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j6uhZbqdktuzimw.html

@lenne1224 2 жыл бұрын

We are planning on driving and parking there. Is it safe to leave your car at the trailhead overnight?

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

@@lenne1224 Unfortunately break-ins happen. I recommend not to leave any valuables inside your car.

@calikush4 Жыл бұрын

How long does it take to hike through this trail and how does permit work

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

How long it take is hard to answer. If you are fit and used to pack-packing caring about 25 LBS it should take you 7-12h one way during good weather conditions. As for the permit I made a separate video about it. Scoring a permit is probably the hardest part about the trail especially during the busy summer season. Permits are now available 90 days in advance. Enjoy. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/equTgLiKy8-somw.html

@lourdesdiaz8318 Жыл бұрын

What time of the year did you go?

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

That was in June.

@vynguyen9245 Жыл бұрын

I want to do this but im also scared and i never camped beforeEeee 😅

@TobyVisuals808 Жыл бұрын

Join the Kalalau FB group you will find great advice there. facebook.com/groups/kalalau

@desertrose9499 Жыл бұрын

How hard is it solo?

@marvinmatias4648 2 жыл бұрын

Hi do you need a permit to hike?

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

Yes and to get one is harder then walking the trail. Good luck! camping.ehawaii.gov/camping/all,details,1692.html

@climbergreenO 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, what month did you go there?

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

That was in June 2021.

@climbergreenO 2 жыл бұрын

@@TobyVisuals808 do you know what to do if you have already passed the first 10-20 feet of the Crawlers Ledge and then see people coming from the opposite direction? Is there any rule about who has the rights to pass in which direction?

@TobyVisuals808 2 жыл бұрын

@@climbergreenO the general hiking rule is coming uphill hikers have the right of way but crawlers ledge is actually not as narrow as many other parts on the trail like you see around 12:42.