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Write for the latest information

You should use this book in conjunction with the latest trail information from the agency in charge of the areas you plan to hike in (the Division of State Parks or the Division of Forestry and Wildlife). However, this book gives you a much more complete picture of Kauai’s principal hiking and backcountry camping opportunities than information available from any single agency can. And it describes those opportunities from a hiker’s perspective.

It’s a good idea to write to these agencies as soon as you’ve read this book and decided where you want to hike and camp on Kauai. Ask them for their latest trail and camping maps, regulations, and permit-issuing procedures. Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for your convenience in getting the information you need as soon as possible. Their addresses and telephone numbers are in “Permits.”

Prepare yourself with general information, too

A generous source of a wide variety of useful information about Hawaii is the Hawaii Visitors Bureau. You’ll find it at (800) GO-HAWAI as well as on the World Wide Web at http://www.visit.hawaii.org, a site that offers colorful pages including “Vacation Planner” pages for the State of Hawaii and for each major island.