Department of Land and Natural Resources

NA PALI COAST STATE PARK AND KALALAU TRAIL CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has closed the Na Pali Coast State Park and Kalalau trail until further notice due to flooding caused by a weather system on Kauai. Hanalei bridge is closed. Hikers have been rescued at Hanakapiai stream.

Hikers should be aware of weather condition before going out on a trail. If you experience flash floods DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS FLOODED STREAMS, people have died trying. Remain, or get to higher ground immediately and wait for conditions to abate before crossing.

For updates on status of Na Pali Coast State Park please check the State Parks website at www.hawaiistateparks.org

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Deborah Ward

Department of Land and Natural Resources
Public Information Office
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 587-0320
Fax: (808) 587-0390