Hike to Hanakapi'ai Beach & Falls

The hike to Hanakapi'ai refers to the first major stream crossing on the famous Kalalau Trail.

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The hike to Hanakapi'ai Beach is two miles in from the lifeguard station at Ke'e Beach, while the falls is another two miles beyond this.

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During summer this beach offers plenty of opportunities to play in both caves and pools.

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When the conditions are right (and with enough provisions), you could easily spend the entire day here. *Just be sure to pack out whatever you brought in.

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Shortly after crossing the stream, you'll wander into a magical bamboo forest.

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You'll cross the stream a few more times before the falls. We like to take time to splash and slide around in the pools.

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Standing, sitting, and swimming beneath this 300 foot waterfall is absolutely worth the four mile hike.

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With keiki, it takes us about 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to the beach and 3 hours to get to the falls.

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This hike (either option) is one of our top three favorite hikes to do in the entire world!

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