Anyone Hiked in Hawaii?

[Snowzone]

Has anyone done either the Kalalau Trail (Napali Coast) on Kauai or the Swinging Bridges Walk in the Waihe'e Valley on Maui? I understand that both these walks need permits but I'm having trouble tracking down just how and where you get the permits.

[Lindsay]

Hi Snowzone, I have just returned from a week in Hawaii but the only walking I was able to do was a quick trek up Diamond Head in Honolulu. But have look at this site, it may have the information you need.
http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/hiking/

[Snowzone]

Thanks Lindsay, good site, it has helped with one of the walks. I think I was looking at National Parks instead of State Parks.
Diamond Head is on my list as well but I only have a couple of days on Oahu and then nearly 3 weeks on the other islands. I am really looking forward to the Hiking it all looks very lush. Now I just hope the volcano behaves itself.
cheers, Vicki