Hanakapiai Falls Kauai Hike Guide (With Hanakapiai Beach!)

Hanakapiai Falls is a gem of a hike, we both LOVED this trail. Please don't @ me with how wrong I said the trail name, I am 10,001% aware.
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[@nkd3047]

I’d strongly recommend trekking poles for crossings and to save your knees

[@rlstivers1]

Can’t wait to do that! Heading there in May. Thanks for the video!

[@rothberg4334]

That was a great hike. It was very muddy when I hiked in April 23 but well worth the effort for those water falls.

[@juliasmart591]

Nice video! I live on Kauai this was one of my first hikes when I moved here. The ocean on this beach tried to eat me so yes do not swim in this water at this particular beach. It has a severe drop off slope of sand that sucks you in and spits you out just long enough to suck you back down. I agree tho that it’s one of the best hikes on kauai.

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely amazing work my friend 🤗🤗

[@Binocularify]

I did this in October of 2021. Was amazing, this brought back some great memories, thanks

[@ivettev4229]

Thanks for the detailed video and all the tips! Would you advise against wearing waterproof boots and switching to water shoes/grippy sandals for stream crossings on this trail? I don't own a pair of trail runners (there are no serious hikes in South Florida where I live that require that type of footwear), trying to figure out if I can make do with what I have. Thanks!

[@elladan426]

You have earned my subscription, sir! Fellow Coloradan - bonus points! :D

[@rugged9769]

Awesome hike. Put on my list for a future visit

[@TheVirtualSherpa]

Destination hike for sure

[@emilywein8956]

Get some tabis! I did this hike in 2012 as a wee lad. Remember it well. Including a stop on the way out where I was barefoot and someone yelled at me. You a local!

[@outdoorAndrew]

good video, I am going in April to Kauai , that is my top what to do

[@juliasmart591]

October November is a great time to visit weather wise. 😉

[@jamiebetker4137]

lol Maui. We know YOU know. Kauai hiking >>>>

[@TheVirtualSherpa]

I was dead when I realized I opened the video like that 😂 truly didn’t even catch it in the editing room

[@eddy0083]

🏖️ 🌴 🌊

[@TheVirtualSherpa]

🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@BLocos]

What do you bring in your backpack?

[@TheVirtualSherpa]

Full gear list in video description and on the website.

[@user-tn1lb5lg3t]

You are in Kauai, not Maui dude lol

[@JasonStead-f2u]

We're going in August and have reservations how long did the hike take from Parking lot to falls? And it was a total of 8 miles?