The Kalepa Ridge Trail on Kauai is considered to be the most dramatic hike of the entire Hawaiian Islands. It is nothing short of other worldly and fantastical. You will not see this trail on the list in guidebooks that make recommendations.
Why? The Kalepa Ridge Trail is not an official trail. It is considered out-of-bounds by all governing organizations and people who get to tell other people what they can and cannot do. In addition there are a boatload of reasons not to attempt hiking the Kalapa Ridge Trail.
So, I cannot and will not recommend The Kalepa Ridge Trail hike to anyone. That being said… People hike this trail. I have been lucky enough to hike the Kalepa Ridge Trail twice this past week.
For the “skinny” on the Kalepa Ridge Trail hike, take a few moments to read my Post about it [here].
I was fortunate enough to hike the Kalepa Ridge Trail on Monday with my friends (Andrew and Alivia Kolpacki) and then on Sunday with Linda – my Best Girl and Wife of 41+ years — Linda, aka Linder.
*** Jeff’s Thoughts and Other Worthless Trivia ***
Let’s be clear. I am a lucky guy. I could die tomorrow. I will not die young. I will not die with a life unfulfilled.
I have a will about experiencing life to its fullest, that is matched by few. I am a Spartan. Is it a coincidence? Who knows? In short… Go Green!
Spartan Strong!
Yes you are!
Those are beautiful! I think this is the one we call the “airplane” trail. Is it the one that goes from the Kaulaulau lookout?
You are correct.