Heavy rain strands 50 hikers on Kalalau Trail in Kauai

Rising stream traps 50 hikers overnight

KALALAU—The Kauai Fire Department (KFD) responded to a critical emergency call on Thursday regarding 50 hikers stranded on the Kalalau Trail. KFD reported that a little before noon on April 3, firefighters with the Hanalei Fire Station were dispatched following reports from the on-duty Battalion Chief regarding multiple hikers stranded on the far side of Hanakapiai Stream. Emergency response teams, accompanied by Department of Land and Natural R…

50 hikers rescued after being stranded by flooded Kauai stream | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Kauai Fire Department crews responded Thursday morning to a group of approximately 50 hikers stranded on the far side of Hanakapiai Stream along the Kalalau Trail, after heavy rainfall made stream conditions too dangerous to cross.

Heavy rain strands 50 hikers on Kalalau Trail in Kauai

Multiple hikers were rescued from the Kalalau Trail in Kauai after heavy rain left them stranded.

Idyllic Dream Turned Dangerous As Fifty Stranded Overnight On Kauai Trail

Kauai's Kalalau Trail can turn dangerous in an instant when heavy rain swells Hanakapiai Stream. While the rescue was successful, it’s a reminder of how quickly conditions can change. Here are tips on staying safe and respecting Kauai’s unpredictable landscapes.