What to do in Kauai (and how to get there)? - Beyond Tiki

M mrtikibar Member Neskowin, OR Joined: Jul 07, 2002 Posts: 837	M mrtikibar Posted posted on Sun, Mar 9, 2003 2:24 PM The Kalalau trail is (or was back twenty years ago) worth checking out. It is a long hike, 16 miles if I recall correctly, but very scenic. Lots of mountain goats, views of whales, Hona Koa falls, and much more. The trail, no doubt, is used more now and zodiacs and helicopters bring non-hikers directly in to Kalalau beach. With that in mind, you need to decide if the rigorous hike is worth it. There are camping spots on the way in so you don't have to do the whole thing in one stretch. Barking Sands beach, at the opposite end of the road, is nowhere near as scenic but is a place to get away from people. I heard you could get a permit from a military base near there to get access to a restricted beach. That sounds intriguing.

The Kalalau trail is (or was back twenty years ago) worth checking out. It is a long hike, 16 miles if I recall correctly, but very scenic. Lots of mountain goats, views of whales, Hona Koa falls, and much more. The trail, no doubt, is used more now and zodiacs and helicopters bring non-hikers directly in to Kalalau beach. With that in mind, you need to decide if the rigorous hike is worth it. There are camping spots on the way in so you don't have to do the whole thing in one stretch.
Barking Sands beach, at the opposite end of the road, is nowhere near as scenic but is a place to get away from people. I heard you could get a permit from a military base near there to get access to a restricted beach. That sounds intriguing.

Post #25883 by mrtikibar on Sun, Mar 9, 2003 2:24 PM