Conquering the Kalalau Trail

Kilauea, Hawaii

Description

Landscape, best camping in the US, the trek is treacherous but worth it in the end.

I embarked on a 4 day solo backpacking trip through the treacherous Na Pali Coast, Kalalau Trail. The trail was 25 miles round trip through densely vegetated, jungle switchbacks. I passed one person on my hike in. My pack weighed 45 pounds and let me tell you it added to the push. One minute it would be down pouring and the next the sun was shining. It was the greatest thing I have ever done and getting to the camp sites at the end of the trail was so rewarding. I spent 4 days showering in the waterfall and living minimally. It was heaven on earth. Most people at the beach at the end were nude and

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