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Hanakapiai Falls

Kalalau Trail, Na Pali Coast, Kauai, HI
Ranked #9 of 169 attractions in Kauai
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls
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Buckeye, Arizona
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
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It's a pretty waterfall, sure, but there are other ways you can see waterfalls on Kauai without being left black and blue. I love hiking and am in good shape, but this hike did me in. I am writing a review to make it clear to readers that this is a very strenuous hike, because none of the guidebooks i... More

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Niagara Falls, New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We checked this out one afternoon before dinner, after a long day at the beach. It was beautiful, however, I felt myself wishing I could find a way down, I wanted so badly to experience the falls first hand instead of just staring at them. That was a bummer. I think there was a way, but it had been closed... More

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Freeport, Illinois
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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people found this review helpful

My wife and I have been on some beautiful hikes, but this one was simply BREATHTAKING... in more than one sense of the word: Meaning #1 - The views of the Na Pali coast, the beach, the valley, the bamboo forests, the falls, etc. We had to stop and admire the spectacular views around every turn! Meaning #2 - The... More

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Clinton, Washington, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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people found this review helpful

We started this hike at 8:30 am with our 2 children, both 7 year old boys. Being very active kids, they actually ran the first mile of the hike. The first 1/2 mile of the hike is a climb up until a lookout over Ke'e Beach. It was fairly dry the week we were there, but there were still some... More

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Wilmington, Delaware
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Somehow I have arrived at 54, which comes as a daily surprise. The mind still thinks it can leap tall buildings in a single bound, and for the most part the body still agrees, but then makes accommodations like leaving out the single bound part. So as reasonably healthy mid-50ers we decided that, one step at a time, we'd go... More

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las vegas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

This is a really magically hike/trail. We are no ways hikers me: mid 40s, wife: late 30s. It took us 7 hours from start to finish. This was eating lunch at the beach, and hanging out for about an hour at the falls. It’s a really good couples thing to do, great bonding, not many people on the trail (we... More

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CA
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Walked 4 miles on rocks to get there but it was worth the effort. Beautiful water fall/setting with spray/mist & cool, refreshing water to swim in. They warn you not to though & we did hear one falling rock while sitting there but we took our chances & swam. How could you NOT? Don't miss this if you're into adventure... More

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Socorro, NM
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I did this hike in January 2012 and it was amazing. Against everybody's advice we brought our 1.5 yr old toddler along and my husband carried him all the way to the falls and back. I must admit that it was something really risky because the terrain is really slippery in some parts not to mention the... More

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Osseo, Wisconsin
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

This trip we didn't actually make it to the falls, we hiked the trail to the beach, stopped for a bit, then headed to the falls, but the trail going up was SO muddy we weren't having fun, so we turned back. I actually think the first two miles along the coast are the best part of this hike anyway,... More

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

This waterfall was WELL worth the trip. My boyfriend and I are very fit (mid 20s) and work out all the time. This was an easy-moderate hike through a beautiful rain forest. When you reach your destination the falls are TOWERING over you. You can go for a swim and even swim to the rocks behind the falls. It is... More

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