(c) William Jans (*please subscribe so I can create more!) Join Vancouver photographer / adventurer William Jans’ wee jaunt on the amazing Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali Coast in Kauai. The start date of Dec 8 was vexed with both a Flash Flood warning and Tsunami warning. Both must have abated since hikers were allowed to continue. Hiking in winter means MUDDY! But this is still a great adventure. If you choose to do this, please be respectful of these lands deemed sacred by the Hawaiian and of course be prepared (!) and heed warnings and pay for permits too of course! (*note this is (c) William Jans. Do not copy or repost any without permission).
Filmed, edited and created by William Jans with 1 drone, 4 video cameras and 1 pro DSLR camera for stills. All gear and no clothes = 1 stinky William.
Credits at the end to thank the great new friends I met along the way. Some of these amazing folks were kind enough to participate and some were super kind in loaning me battery chargers when some of my many batteries went kaput.
Thanks for helping this get more than the 4800 views goal on this! (that is 10% of 48,000 footsteps it took to complete this 37km trip).
This looks kind of “Wow” on big screen if you have š
Notes / Disclaimers:
– This is not all that dangerous if you are careful. Some do run (portions) of this trail out and back (I would like to do that too).
– Hawaiians I encountered described the many “yahoos” going at this glibly with no respect for the dangers, so requested I show the risks to mitigate everyone thinking this is merely “a walk in the park.”
– There is distortion from wide angle shots looking down at my feet that make it seem more sheer than it is. To better assess the pitch, please look at the other images in the footage (including stills) that show the drop-off accurately.
– Flash floods and ocean surf have reputedly taken more lives than falls, so be wary in crossing or considering playing in the water.
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Love the trails in Hawaii beautiful views and lots of mud!!
How long is the whole trip? Is it only an out and back? Great video.
I have walked in and out, 3 times and hang glided off the Kalalau Lookout once. Story published in September 1978 HANG GLIDING Magazine colour centrefild. It's sad to see, so many signs along the Kalalau Beach. While in the Kalalau, for 17 days and nights, I met "Michael of the Wind" and he was headed to Jonestown, that summer. I do not know if he ever made it there. I HOPE NOT!! If you see a copy of the September 1978 HANG GLIDING magazine, that's Michael, standing at the base of the double rainbow.
What is the name of the song that starts at 3:05?
I love this trail ????
āIt may not look like much…ā Yes it does. Thanks for posting this video so I can make the informed decision not to try this one.
What happens when someone is coming the other way
GREAT VIDEO!! Especially the Drone shot where you pull away from Crawlers Ledge to show how narrow that part of the trail is! I've worked 2 Summers in my youth in the Forest Service and part of our job was trail maintenance where we carried tools onto trails to clear them of brush and to smooth out the ground. I can't imagine doing any work on the Kalalau Trail!
To quote a line from Aliens – 'You can count me out man'
The hike looks relatively straight forward. I'd enjoy tackling it on a mountain bike. I haven't found any videos yet of folks doing this trailĀ on a mountain bike. Maybe biking isn't popular in Hawaii, i'll keep searching….
Thatās s fat people nightmare trail . No Bigmacs out there
Scary as heaven.
Not wheelchair accessible and handicap accessible
Can we do drone there ?
ya ive done it mountaineering style though 7 mile in 50 mile an hour winds it was intresting.
hi there./ wow quite an experience in the winds I am sure! well done you and you must have some crazy stories. cheers and thanks for subscribing. Very helpful and when I get to 1000 I can have that tiny bit of ad revenue again. yahoo. Cheers from Vancouver š
If you're going to the Olivine Pools, I would recommend reading this first…standing anywhere that is wet is not safe, large sets can and do sweep people into the ocean. Be sure and read the comments as well. Areas such as the pools and blowhole demand respect, those who fail in this department may not live to post their awesome vacation photos. http://mauiguidebook.com/adventures/olivine-pools/
Is it one way only? I would hate to have another hiker coming the opposite way.
ŠÆ ŃŠ°Šŗ Š² ŃŠŗŠ¾Š»Ń Ń Š¾Š“ŠøŠ» Š²ŠµŃŠ½Š¾Š¹. Š¢Š¾Š»ŃŠŗŠ¾ Š²ŠøŠ“Ń Š±ŃŠ»Šø ŠæŠ¾Ń ŃŠ¶Šµ.
Nice footage and info ! But how were you able to respect the land and fly the drone in the state park legally ?
looks not so dangerous….
Meanwhile he is walking with a selfie stick
I did this trail when I was in great shape and the heights didnāt bother me all though they really should have?
I've done some Colorado mountain hiking. I don't mind a bit of exposure but that trail is ridiculous, especially in the mud. How stupid would it be to slip and fall to your death.
I did the trail twice once in 1999 and again 2000 (1999 was for my y2k)ā¦ I somehow forgot how dangerous it was.. but I do remember falling in the beginning "easy section" and there were two trees, one for each hand. My legs were dangling off the cliff and I had to swivel them back rotating on my pelvis with a large pack. I guess I was the lucky one. Great perspective video photography! This video freaks me out more when I watch it now than recall the real thing in my mind, even with the fall.
Someone hikes miles in search of peace and serenity, and gets to listen to your drone…how wonderful.
Very Nice, I did this hike 35yrs ago. Bring a bandana for the sweat. I was somewhat hyper vigilant about the trails danger. Always be prepared to lean into the mountain. MAGNIFICENT !!!
Can someone please tell me the name of the upbeat hawaiian song at about 3:00
Im trying to find it but cant
Mahalo nui loa
The lens angle enlarges the danger of the trail
After the April storms of 2018 I've been told this hike is even more taxing. Deaths every year, but perhaps that's the least note worthy thing. It might also be the more epic home in America, if a little too short to make an entire weekend of. I hope to do it eventually
10 most dangerous trails on the right day maybe the stream crossings they can get pretty bad the rest of the trail a walk in the park with some mud people don't drop off the cliffs they die in the water been going here for 30years your take on the trail a little to sensational I think
Not for a million dollars
I have anxieties watching this video
Great video, Iām going soon but wonāt be hiking this trail. Too advanced for me but really cool to see this!
Terrifying trail, breathtaking views.
Nooooopppppe!
We did the first 21/2 miles of this hike in November 2019, itās not for beginners, but so beautiful. Great video
Super nice place Born and Raised on this island never leave this place don't recommend hiking in there anytime from November to February that's when we get lots of rain flash flooding and Trail becomes dangerous
That and monster surf are no goes for me. I love our islands
Shoot i just saw this : https://www.thegardenisland.com/2020/01/02/hawaii-news/surviving-a-rogue-wave/
Got my permits for late Febuary, i did this hike once christmas 2002, i remember crawlers pass
I'm scared of heights, and I didn't really know about the crawlers ledge until the day of the hike. It was so terrifying that as soon as I was done, all I could think about is that I had to do it again when I came back. I can't believe I did the whole hike there and back. It was worth it to go at the time though, definitely once in a lifetime experience.
Awesome video! As a Kauai resident this was one of the most informative ones!
Love your videos but i keep jumping up and down hope you wont fall!!! ????????????????????????????????????
Aloha from Kansas!!!
I did this trail over christmas and Im twelve years old. i recognized all of those views and it was so cool! it was so muddy when we did it and i was sliding off the trail and about to pitch off at 3:40 ish. this was so cool but so so scary!
Awesome video! Mahalo for your safety points and Mahalo nui for mentioning to keep respect for our land and culture ???????? Aurai
I walked this trail when I was 5, the worst part for me was getting smacked in the face by Sand and whatever else because the wind was strong. I also remember thinking that the beaches were on the mountain like I poofed into a whole other world!
#1 Note: Don't take Rocks from the mountain unless you are going to use them for a GOOD Purpose ON-ISLAND!
It's not worth risking your life
Holy shirt, would be one sick place to dunk some poles on one trip..