4.5 miles of hiking • 1750' elevation gain •
Up and Down, Up and Down, Up and Down. This short North Coast hike to Hanakapi'ai Beach tops out at about 600 feet, but in the two miles to get there, it feels that you've topped out a dozen times. This trail actually continues for a total of eleven miles along the shore, ending at the secluded Kalalau Beach; a gorgeous area that has its own permanent "homeless" residents.
Hanakapi'ai Beach is beautiful as well, if not deadly due the strong surf conditions. We ate lunch, then continued along a bit farther to pick Guava before turning around. A great last day in Hawaii.
