Kalalau Trail (HI)

Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, United States

20.9 miles (33.6 km) · 5,231 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kalalau Trail (HI) is a 20.9-mile loop route in Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, United States, gaining 5,243 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 617 feet at an average 11.9% grade. About 47% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	20.9 mi (33.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,231 ft (1,594 m)
Average gain	250 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 712 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.8%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	10.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Kalalau Trail (HI)

How much elevation gain does Kalalau Trail (HI) have?

Kalalau Trail (HI) has 5,231 ft (1,594 m) of elevation gain over 20.9 miles (33.6 km). That averages 250 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kalalau Trail (HI)?

The difficulty score for Kalalau Trail (HI) is 10.7 of 100. That is harder than 72.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kalalau Trail (HI)?

The longest climb on Kalalau Trail (HI) runs 3.1 miles (4.9 km) and gains 712 ft (217 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.8%.