what a stunning view, I hiked this trail on a boy scout trek when I was 13 or so. I remember looking down and seeing the silhouettes of a few huge manta rays
I wasnt able to pass the 7 mile. I started and got stuck there. I praid for rescue. I managed with all my willpower to slowly go back. For me it was too scary !!! Friends left me and went on. But besides that I loved the hike and the new group which I joined going back.
Hey @wilmut31 , so sorry to hear that. Hope your hike back out was ok and you were able to get back before sunset. Don't feel bad, I totally know the feeling. When I first started hiking, I was terrified of heights! It took me 5 years of trying to get used to high ledges to get to this point (in the video). Glad you were able to enjoy the trail in spite of your experience at Crawler's Ledge. Take care and stay safe/healthy!
I hiked it in Oct. '78 when I was twenty eight. Don't remember it being that intimidating. Maybe it's the camera. Only saw about ten people in four days. Clothing optional then. Spectacular soul lifting hike.
Oh. My. Ever. Loving. Lord. 🤯 I don’t know if I adore this to my core or … rather, just dropped dead from fright while watching YT and dreamed I loved it from the After Life Realm. Amazing!!!!! 💯👏🏻
LOL! Thanks so much! It took me years to lessen my fear of heights...which I still have. To this day I can't ride theme park rides. Thanks for watching!
This hike requires getting a permit, so it's not a heavily trafficked trail. Most of crawlers ledge is sort of wide enough to pass, but the section that isn't can be seen before you start (ie, you can see if someone is coming your way). The fisheye effect on the GoPro makes the sketchy section look way worse than it is. The view coming back is much more realistic. The first time we did this hike, we weren't even sure if it was crawlers ledge as it wasn't as scary as we thought it would be. Hope this helps!
Love the music with this lol. I cried on the hike back anticipating that part again haha- just knowing, one wrong move and you're probably dead -- it's a lot of pressure!
@m we aren't putting out lives on hold for more than 2 years.. just got home from a deployment, just got married, and done pushing things back! We are young and able my friend. Oh the beauty of America; home of the free and the brave
I would climb this with some sort of harness trail to clip on. I’ve just had too many brushes with Mother Nature when I thought I was stronger than her. But I also wouldn’t want to deface this rock. Haha between a rock and a hard place with my view on it! But I bet this trail was super helpful many years ago for natives
Are there any caves and or waterfalls that can be reached before Crawler's Ledge? I want to hike this trail soon with my son and intend to turn back before this ledge 😅
You know what dude, was planning on doin this as I'm going there late sept/early oct. Not gonna anymore, Idk what happened..I mean I've never been good with heights, but now that I'm 33, i FKN HATE them. love the view n all of course but man. So I gotta skip out..now I'm looking at there is other dank trails where I can do the jungle aspects and all..thats all I wanted out of this..granted need to do a boat tour to see around this thing. But, I was wondering if you know whats the next best trail to do? Whats the Nu'alolo Trail? And need to know if I need permits right away for any recommendation u give(if u know any). THANKS!
Apologize, but I don't really know Kauai trails. I know back when I did this hike I also wanted to go back to do Hanakapiai Falls. It begins from the first two miles of this trail then heads toward the mountain (about two more miles) to a waterfall. I believe it's about 8 miles round trip. I don't think you need a permit for this hike. Hope you find an epic hike! Be safe and have FUN!
Well, my buddy and a few others are doing this in May. I'm 46yr old, not the best of shape, but I am in the Gym as of an hour ago lol. 2yrs ago we did the Buskskin Gulch which was brutal has hell...so wtf, I'm doing it! Hope I come back to post my video!
Strongly suggest you train with the weight you are planning to carry. The hike is 11 miles one way, but you're going in and out of many valleys, so there is tons of steep incline and decline. Have fun and be safe. Btw, 46 is young! :) ...many years younger than me.
This hike requires getting a permit, so it's not a heavily trafficked trail. Most of crawlers ledge is sort of wide enough to pass, but the section that isn't can pretty much be seen before you start (ie, you can see if someone is coming your way).
Angel's Landing looks like a cool hike...hopefully one day! This section is not as bad as it looks. The GoPro's "fisheye" effect makes it look a lot worse than it actually is. If you watch the second half of the video, you get a more realistic view of the trail. Thanks for watching! 🤙
This hike requires getting a permit, so it's not a heavily trafficked trail. Most of crawlers ledge is sort of wide enough to pass, but the section that isn't can be seen before you start (ie, you can see if someone is coming your way). The fisheye effect on the GoPro makes the sketchy section look way worse than it is. The view coming back is much more realistic. The first time we did this hike, we weren't even sure if it was crawlers ledge as it wasn't as scary as we thought it would be. Hope this helps!
I agree. It would probably be way more peaceful at night (for me personally) I have a fear of falling. But you can’t fear what you can’t see…or can you? Haha I once jumped off the stratosphere in Vegas they have an assisted free fall. I did it at night and it was horrific but amazing. The daytime would probably be way scarier. I had been drinking that whole night. There’s literally a sign that tells people if they’re too scared to jump, to “hit the Ozone layer bar and grab some ‘liquid courage” “ So that’s what I did! I was so smashed I didn’t even use my local discount. I still mourn the $20 I would’ve saved. Anyway the second I walked out on the plank, it was like the moment of no return. I just jumped I didn’t give myself time to think. But the second I started falling, I truly felt scared from my life and the screams were sucked out of me. It was over so fast but I sobered up within that second. It’s crazy to think that’s the last thing you’ll think about if you ever god forbid committed suicide. All I thought about was “I’m gonna die” I didn’t really think about anything else not my family not regret just “oh shit”
How much of this hike would you say are you having to be hyper-focused to not fall? Some comments say that you are like that most the hike. Some comments say the mud ledge after crawler's is the scariest part and most dangerous. I would love to hear your thoughts! We won the lottery for August but now I'm getting pretty nervous about it -Thanks :)
I would estimate that 95% or more of this hike is pretty safe. The hardest part of doing the hike is the constant elevation changes...basically going over multiple ridges in the mountainside. Make sure to prepare well prior and be fully rested about a week before doing it. Doing lots of training hikes with weight allows you to fully enjoy this hike and all it's beauty! Be safe and ENJOY!!!
I hiked the Kalalau Trail from Kalalau Beach to Ke’e in July 1995 and don’t recall any ledges like Crawlers. Has the trail been rerouted; or is this someone’s idea of a shortcut???
I did it when teen and many times since and imo youtube videos are way scarier than the actual ledge. Probably in part bc the areas just before space rock is just as deadly and desensitized me
This is not a heavily traveled trail, as permits are require to hike it. Also, you can see most of Crawler's Ledge before you get on it, so you can just wait if you see someone is already there...and it's not as narrow as the GoPro wide angle (fisheye) makes it look. Hope this helps.
Meh, I did it 25 years ago carrying my backpack and my ex wife's backpack as well as 12 miles of sniveling ! That trail hile is not for everyone! My ex was even 18 at the time , in good shape, and just broken mentally by the time we hit the switchback rise out of Hanakapiai!
It's not as bad as it looks. The fish-eye effect of the GoPro distorts things. Check out the second half of the vid ("Heading Back to Ke'e Beach") at 1:55 for a more realistic view.
This is nothing! When I hiked it in 1972 it was a 30 degree slope seaward with loose dirt. We used a rope to be sure we didn't slip on to the ledge 100' below. Literally we crawled to get across. They have made it easier to cross I see. Wonder what the torrential rains of Jan. 2018 did to the trail.
what a stunning view, I hiked this trail on a boy scout trek when I was 13 or so. I remember looking down and seeing the silhouettes of a few huge manta rays
Wow, that's so cool!
@@hope4surf we were very lucky in our troop to get to do so much cool stuff, the kalalau trail is wonderful
I wasnt able to pass the 7 mile. I started and got stuck there. I praid for rescue. I managed with all my willpower to slowly go back. For me it was too scary !!! Friends left me and went on. But besides that I loved the hike and the new group which I joined going back.
Hey @wilmut31 , so sorry to hear that. Hope your hike back out was ok and you were able to get back before sunset. Don't feel bad, I totally know the feeling. When I first started hiking, I was terrified of heights! It took me 5 years of trying to get used to high ledges to get to this point (in the video). Glad you were able to enjoy the trail in spite of your experience at Crawler's Ledge. Take care and stay safe/healthy!
I hiked this trail when I was 26 years old....40 years ago! WTF I guess I had no fear then. This looks scary as hell.
Wow! Good for you! The GoPro makes it look a lot harder than it actually is! Awesome you did it!!!
deborah daellenbach same here! I was praying throughout the hike. 🥴
I hiked in there in 1972, stayed for a week in one of the big caves, great hike.nobody wore clothes then...we looked good.
I hiked it in Oct. '78 when I was twenty eight. Don't remember it being that intimidating. Maybe it's the camera. Only saw about ten people in four days. Clothing optional then. Spectacular soul lifting hike.
Tom Quinn clothing optional? Good ole days.
Oh. My. Ever. Loving. Lord. 🤯
I don’t know if I adore this to my core or … rather, just dropped dead from fright while watching YT and dreamed I loved it from the After Life Realm. Amazing!!!!! 💯👏🏻
LOL! Thanks so much!
It took me years to lessen my fear of heights...which I still have. To this day I can't ride theme park rides.
Thanks for watching!
Haha. We just got off the trail 3 hours ago. Epic, epic, epic. I’m not sure we could top this hike. Nice video pal. It captures it well.
Thanks so much!
So AWESOME you got to enjoy it!!! Totally EPIC beyond words!
What if you get half way through and you encounter someone traveling in the opposite direction?
This hike requires getting a permit, so it's not a heavily trafficked trail. Most of crawlers ledge is sort of wide enough to pass, but the section that isn't can be seen before you start (ie, you can see if someone is coming your way).
The fisheye effect on the GoPro makes the sketchy section look way worse than it is. The view coming back is much more realistic. The first time we did this hike, we weren't even sure if it was crawlers ledge as it wasn't as scary as we thought it would be.
Hope this helps!
Love the music with this lol. I cried on the hike back anticipating that part again haha- just knowing, one wrong move and you're probably dead -- it's a lot of pressure!
Thanks! Congrats on completing a crazy tough hike!
Excellent!!! I love this!!! Amazing job!!!!
Thanks so much!!! 🤙
Thank you for filming this journey !
You are very welcome! 😊🤙
God bless and thank YOU! Going here for my honeymoon in a month!
Sweet!!! Congrats to you and your wife!
@m we aren't putting out lives on hold for more than 2 years.. just got home from a deployment, just got married, and done pushing things back! We are young and able my friend. Oh the beauty of America; home of the free and the brave
Mahalo. We had a permit for 3 days at Kala'au, but we heard how scary and hard it is so we bailed at Hanakapiae (sp) beach. That was in 1980.
I would climb this with some sort of harness trail to clip on. I’ve just had too many brushes with Mother Nature when I thought I was stronger than her. But I also wouldn’t want to deface this rock. Haha between a rock and a hard place with my view on it! But I bet this trail was super helpful many years ago for natives
"...between a rock and a hard place.." 🤣
Are there any caves and or waterfalls that can be reached before Crawler's Ledge? I want to hike this trail soon with my son and intend to turn back before this ledge 😅
The only one that I know of is Hanakapi'ai Falls.
looks kinda scary but doable. Your video gives me courage to go through with this. Planning on going in mid-February. Wish me luck!
Glad my vid helps! GOOD LUCK and God bless! 🤙🙏
how’d it go??? i’m nervous
@@jennyroohr3332 it's not that bad. just take it slow and you'll be fine.
You know what dude, was planning on doin this as I'm going there late sept/early oct. Not gonna anymore, Idk what happened..I mean I've never been good with heights, but now that I'm 33, i FKN HATE them. love the view n all of course but man. So I gotta skip out..now I'm looking at there is other dank trails where I can do the jungle aspects and all..thats all I wanted out of this..granted need to do a boat tour to see around this thing. But, I was wondering if you know whats the next best trail to do? Whats the Nu'alolo Trail? And need to know if I need permits right away for any recommendation u give(if u know any). THANKS!
Apologize, but I don't really know Kauai trails. I know back when I did this hike I also wanted to go back to do Hanakapiai Falls. It begins from the first two miles of this trail then heads toward the mountain (about two more miles) to a waterfall. I believe it's about 8 miles round trip. I don't think you need a permit for this hike.
Hope you find an epic hike! Be safe and have FUN!
Legend has it Kalalau Tom ran the trail in two and a half hours once. Took me nine hours.
Wow! 😮
9 hours is pretty good too!
Heading there this September. Can't wait! It'll be fun 🎉🎉
Awesome! Enjoy and have a safe hike!
There is a native guy who stops by the beach every morning on a jet ski and offers rides out for $125 per person. Less than $10/mile!
Yo, what up Ange?
@@junqone 😂😂😂 of course, bud!
I've only seen it from a boat but would love to hike it.
Put it on your bucket list...totally worth it! Merry Christmas :)
It looks scary and impossible with this view : extreme zoom out / fish lens , but without fish lens , it looks doable.
You're right. The "Heading Back to Ke'e Beach" at 1:55 gives a much more realistic view. Thanks for watching!
God bless you too and this is first video I have seen heading back. Nice editing.
Thanks so much!
Why are so many people in these comments mean 😂 just say nothing. This man made a cool vid to share. Not hard to be kind :/
🤙🤙🤙
Well, my buddy and a few others are doing this in May. I'm 46yr old, not the best of shape, but I am in the Gym as of an hour ago lol. 2yrs ago we did the Buskskin Gulch which was brutal has hell...so wtf, I'm doing it! Hope I come back to post my video!
Strongly suggest you train with the weight you are planning to carry. The hike is 11 miles one way, but you're going in and out of many valleys, so there is tons of steep incline and decline. Have fun and be safe. Btw, 46 is young! :) ...many years younger than me.
Hi , how was the hiking , i hope to get a reply :) .
How was it?
Guess he died
So…. Did you do it?
Wow!!! Insane!! Scary but looks amazing!
Totally AMAZING...imho, the most beautiful place on earth! 🤙
Bucket list 😊
what do you do if somebody is coming the opposite direction?
This hike requires getting a permit, so it's not a heavily trafficked trail. Most of crawlers ledge is sort of wide enough to pass, but the section that isn't can pretty much be seen before you start (ie, you can see if someone is coming your way).
I've hiked up Angel's Landing in Zion, but I'm not sure I could do this. At least at Angel's Landing there were chains to hold onto.
Angel's Landing looks like a cool hike...hopefully one day!
This section is not as bad as it looks. The GoPro's "fisheye" effect makes it look a lot worse than it actually is. If you watch the second half of the video, you get a more realistic view of the trail.
Thanks for watching! 🤙
What do you do if another party comes the opposite direction? For this reason (and others), it seems like this trail would be easier at night.
This hike requires getting a permit, so it's not a heavily trafficked trail. Most of crawlers ledge is sort of wide enough to pass, but the section that isn't can be seen before you start (ie, you can see if someone is coming your way).
The fisheye effect on the GoPro makes the sketchy section look way worse than it is. The view coming back is much more realistic. The first time we did this hike, we weren't even sure if it was crawlers ledge as it wasn't as scary as we thought it would be.
Hope this helps!
I agree. It would probably be way more peaceful at night (for me personally) I have a fear of falling. But you can’t fear what you can’t see…or can you? Haha
I once jumped off the stratosphere in Vegas they have an assisted free fall. I did it at night and it was horrific but amazing. The daytime would probably be way scarier. I had been drinking that whole night. There’s literally a sign that tells people if they’re too scared to jump, to “hit the Ozone layer bar and grab some ‘liquid courage” “
So that’s what I did! I was so smashed I didn’t even use my local discount. I still mourn the $20 I would’ve saved. Anyway the second I walked out on the plank, it was like the moment of no return. I just jumped I didn’t give myself time to think. But the second I started falling, I truly felt scared from my life and the screams were sucked out of me. It was over so fast but I sobered up within that second. It’s crazy to think that’s the last thing you’ll think about if you ever god forbid committed suicide. All I thought about was “I’m gonna die” I didn’t really think about anything else not my family not regret just “oh shit”
You do NOT do this hike at night!
How much of this hike would you say are you having to be hyper-focused to not fall? Some comments say that you are like that most the hike. Some comments say the mud ledge after crawler's is the scariest part and most dangerous. I would love to hear your thoughts! We won the lottery for August but now I'm getting pretty nervous about it -Thanks :)
I would estimate that 95% or more of this hike is pretty safe. The hardest part of doing the hike is the constant elevation changes...basically going over multiple ridges in the mountainside. Make sure to prepare well prior and be fully rested about a week before doing it. Doing lots of training hikes with weight allows you to fully enjoy this hike and all it's beauty! Be safe and ENJOY!!!
hahaha sameee. i’m getting nervous!! we are hiking aug 19!
Walked it pregnant 1982 - my boy came out fearless
Wow, that's so cool!!!
I hiked the Kalalau Trail from Kalalau Beach to Ke’e in July 1995 and don’t recall any ledges like Crawlers. Has the trail been rerouted; or is this someone’s idea of a shortcut???
Don't know if the trail has ever been rerouted in this area.
me too , maybe there has been some erosion
The same camera helped me sell my 1600sf home by making it “feel” like a 3000sf home...
🤣😂🤣😂
i did this over christmas - im 12 hehe and it was hella rainy. this was so fun but pretty sketchy to do at my age with a pack
You are hardcore
It looks pretty easy compared to some sections of the Wiwaxy Gap Trail... the Camera angle can fool the eye extremely...
Just got back from a week ago, it's scary as hell. No cam tricks, it really is scary
I did it when teen and many times since and imo youtube videos are way scarier than the actual ledge. Probably in part bc the areas just before space rock is just as deadly and desensitized me
What happens when someone is coming the other way?
This is not a heavily traveled trail, as permits are require to hike it. Also, you can see most of Crawler's Ledge before you get on it, so you can just wait if you see someone is already there...and it's not as narrow as the GoPro wide angle (fisheye) makes it look. Hope this helps.
@@hope4surf that one piece of ledge got so small though, one wrong move and your a goner 😱
Awesome but wish I had done it in my 20's like most of the hikers. Just not gonna risk it at my age.
Thanks!
So what's the back up plan in case you slip & fall 😁
Swim? Haha!
Reincarnation
Low risk to reward ratio here, hanging out on Kee beach is far more fun.....
This is why I always stopped at Hanakapi'ai.
I'd rather watch it on TH-cam than take this hike
LOL!
thanks
Thanks for watching!
Wow Wow Wow
Happy New Year! 🎉🎆🌟
🤙🤙🤙
Great edit!
Thanks!
Your video got me pumped! Nice and short. Cant wait to do it next week!
Thanks! Have FUN and be careful!
This makes the Half Dome cables look stupid.
L O L ! ! ! Tried to do that hike, but didn't get the lottery pick. Such a beautiful place. Cloud's Rest and North Dome were awesome!
Wow!
no napali beach access
I’ll take the surf-ski.
L O L ! ! !
Great. Scary
Thanks!
Ohhhh Yeah!
Yep, it wuz FUN!!! Thanks! :)
Crawlers Ledge and Bon Jovi??
WTF!?!?
Gotta say I loved the combo 💯😂
Thanks to GoPro wide angle to make things more scarier than they are.
Eddie would not go.
L O L ! ! !
Luke 21,36 KJV ❤
🙏⛪🔥❤
you were off balance carrying the camera
LOL! #truestory :)
The most important thing is to get the footage, not to preserve life.
Meh, I did it 25 years ago carrying my backpack and my ex wife's backpack as well as 12 miles of sniveling ! That trail hile is not for everyone! My ex was even 18 at the time , in good shape, and just broken mentally by the time we hit the switchback rise out of Hanakapiai!
Panic attack
It's not as bad as it looks. The fish-eye effect of the GoPro distorts things. Check out the second half of the vid ("Heading Back to Ke'e Beach") at 1:55 for a more realistic view.
People have a death wish I guess
This is nothing! When I hiked it in 1972 it was a 30 degree slope seaward with loose dirt. We used a rope to be sure we didn't slip on to the ledge 100' below. Literally we crawled to get across. They have made it easier to cross I see. Wonder what the torrential rains of Jan. 2018 did to the trail.
U hard core....I'm jus a beginner.
Why am I not quite believing your comment?
Dumb choice of music