Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

Special Permit Rules For Na Pali Boating Na Pali Kalalau Trail Brochures: Kalalau Trail Brochure Na Pali Cultural Sites Brochure

Location: Trailhead for Kalalau Trail at end of Kuhio Highway (Hwy. 56) in Ha'ena State Park; Kalalau and Miloli‘i Valleys also accessible by kayak from May 15 through Labor Day. Nu‘alolo Kai accessible for day use by commercial boat tours or by private boats.

Description: The Na Pali Coast is a very special place. The pali, or cliffs, provide a rugged grandeur of deep, narrow valleys ending abruptly at the sea. Waterfalls and swift flowing streams continue to cut these narrow valleys while the sea carves cliffs at their mouths. Extensive stone walled terraces can still be found on the valley bottoms where Hawaiians once lived and cultivated taro.

Hours: Daily during daylight hours.

Entrance Fees: None. Fee for camping permits $15 per person per night (Hawaii residents), $20 per person per night (non-residents).

Permits Required: Camping permits required, special rules apply to Na Pali
Coast camping. Hiking permits required to hike beyond Hanakapi‘ai Valley

Services/Facilities: Camping at Hanakoa and Kalalau Valleys by permit only. Composting toilets at Hanakapi‘ai, Hanakoa, Kalalau, Nu‘alolo Kai and Miloli‘i. Rain shelters at Hanakoa, shelters with picnic tables at Miloli‘i. NO DRINKING WATER – stream water must be treated. NO TRASH SERVICE – pack out what you pack in.

At the trailhead (in Ha‘ena State Park) can be found restrooms, outdoor showers, trash cans, drinking water and payphone.