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    Kalepa Ridge Trail

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    Cliff drops and the valley
    Chris L.

    Awesome trail with a couple tricky parts but well worth the trip. Treaded shoes a must as there is a lot of loose dirt downhill sections. Incredible view at the end then get ready to uphill climb the whole way back.

    Michael M.

    5/5 best hike!!! Kalepa ridge is one of the biggest bang for your buck trails I have ever been on. The entire time you're walking the trail you have the best views of the ocean, ridge line, and valley. It's on the harder side because of the steepness. Overall, one of my fav hikes ever.

    Khoi T.

    One of my favorite hikes ever. This hike is very mild and easy to do. It's about 3 miles out and back that will probably take you about 2 hours to complete. I recommend taking your time to fully appreciate the dramatic views this trail offers. This is an unofficial trail, so there won't be any signs for it. To find it, set your GPS for the Kalalau Lookout. Once you arrive, look for the metal fence off to the side. There's a gate at the end of the fence and that's where this trail begins. The initial section of the trail is fairly steep, but not slippery. There will be the occasional slippery sections, but they're not that bad. There's a lot of low lying brush along the trail that will gently scratch at your legs if you're wearing shorts. It shouldn't break skin, but it could be uncomfortable. The trail's pretty narrow at some points and you'll be walking right on the edge of the mountain at other times. Once you arrive at the end, you're rewarded with an incredible view of the Nā Pali Coast and Kalalau Beach. All along the way, you'll get a view of the valley and the iconic cathedrals of Kalalau. Coming here to catch a sunset is enchanting and surreal. There are endless photo opportunities along the way, and the backdrop is unlike any other. If you're extremely adventurous, there's a very narrow ridge off the left at the end of the trail that can be traversed. Be extremely careful because it's slippery and narrow with severe drop offs on either side of the ridge.

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