04/28/15 – Kalalau Trail Closed Today Due To Flash Flooding

Posted on Apr 28, 2015 in News Releases, State Parks

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
News Release

DAVID Y. IGE
GOVERNOR
SUZANNE D. CASE
CHAIRPERSON

For Immediate News Release April 28, 2015    

KALALAU TRAIL CLOSED TODAY
DUE TO FLASH FLOODING

HONOLULU —   The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces that the Kalalau Trail is CLOSED today due to flash flooding conditions.

Hikers are advised to refrain from hiking in this area until conditions improve. DO NOT attempt to cross fast-flowing or rising waters. Stay in place until waters recede or help arrives.

Updates on the trail closure will be posted in news media and on the Hawaii State Parks website https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/category/notices/ as information becomes available.  

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Media Contact:
Deborah Ward
DLNR Public information specialist
Phone: (808) 5870320