143: Trail Mix - Vanished on Kauai

143: Trail Mix - Vanished on Kauai

From Off the Trails by Maegan Moaratty and Danielle Falagan

March 11, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

The episode discusses two mysterious disappearances of young men in Kauai's Kalalau Valley.

Kauai is often described as paradise. It’s the oldest island in Hawaii, known as The Garden Isle for its lush jungles, dramatic cliffs, and emerald valleys that plunge into the deep blue Pacific. Every year, hikers from around the world travel there to explore its legendary trails. But paradise can also hide secrets. Since 1975, more than 80 people have gone missing on the island of Kauai, many of them never found. Today we’re going to talk about two of those cases. Two young men… Two disappearances… Both connected to one of the most breathtaking- and dangerous- places on the island. The remote wilderness of Kalalau Valley along the Nā Pali Coast. Sources: SFGate , AllTrails , Utah Dept. of Public Safety , Charley Project , Civil Beat , Facebook Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have! **We do…

People in this episode

Hosts: Maegan Moaratty, Danielle Falagan

Topics covered

  • disappearances
  • hiking
  • Kauai
  • true crime
  • wilderness
  • Kalalau Valley

Keywords

  • Kauai
  • disappearances
  • Kalalau Valley
  • hiking
  • true crime
  • wilderness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SFGate, AllTrails, Utah Dept. of Public Safety, Charley Project, Civil Beat

Places: Kauai, Kalalau Valley, Nā Pali Coast

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