Do I need a permit to backpack Kalalau Trail?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Kalalau Trail in Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park (HI), and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
Permit required
What the Kalalau Trail permit costs and covers
- Fee
- Non-resident rate around $35/person/night (Hawaii resident rate is lower; confirm at booking)
- Season starts
- year-round (rolling 90-day release)
What the rules require
- A day-use permit covers Kee Beach to Hanakapiai only
- A camping permit is required beyond Hanakapiai
- No two consecutive nights allowed at Hanakoa Camp
- Camping is capped at 5 total nights in the park
Published rules for the Kalalau Trail, quoted as written.
Getting one
Dates for Kalalau Trail sell out and then come back as people cancel. PermitSnag checks Kalalau Trail and tells you the moment one reappears.
Common questions about the Kalalau Trail permit
Do I need a permit to backpack Kalalau Trail?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Kalalau Trail in Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park (HI), and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
How much does a Kalalau Trail permit cost?
Non-resident rate around $35/person/night (Hawaii resident rate is lower; confirm at booking).
When is the Kalalau Trail permit season?
Season starts: year-round (rolling 90-day release).