Saturday, February 27, 2016

Kalalau Trail (to Hanakapi'ai Beach and Falls)

Breathtaking from the first steps on the trail ... or actually, walking from the far lot to the trail head ...



Starting from Ke'e Beach ...





Stunning views of the Na'Pali Coast ...







Fording the river to get to Hanakapi'ai Beach (we managed to keep our feet dry, but not everyone did) ...



Taking a break at the 2 mile point on the beach (there's sand here in the summer months) ...



Watching huge swells come in ...



Walking through the bamboo and forest for another 2 miles to make it to Hanakapa'ia Falls...



Catching first sight of the falls ...













My crazy husband swimming in the FREEZING cold water ...



Another break back on the beach ...









We survived, despite the dire warnings (which incidentally, are at the front of practically every trail we go on) ... best hike ever!