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Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail HI

Lat, Long: 19.144668109, -155.890734294

Designation: National Historic Trail

Established in 2000 to preserve, protect and interpret traditional Native Hawaiian culture and natural resources, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail is a 175 mile corridor encompassing a network of culturally and historically significant trails. This "trail by the sea" traverses wahi pana (storied landscapes), ancient Hawaiian sites and over 200 ahupuaʻa (traditional land divisions). Connect now!

Weather:

Hawaiʻiʻs coast is generally sunny and hot. Be prepared with sun protection (hat, mineral-based sunscreen, sunglasses and long sleeves) and water (minimum 2 liters of water per person per day for short hikes). Before visiting the Trail, check weather forecasts and follow all warnings and advisories: - https://www.weather.gov/hfo/ - www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts

Directions:

Open sections of the Ala Kahakai NHT can be accessed through the four Hawai'i Island National Parks: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP, Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau NHP, Kaloko-Honokōhau NHP and Pu'ukoholā Heiau NHS. The Nā Ala Hele State Trails and Access Programʻs "Ala Kahakai Trail" in South Kohala is also open to the public. Additional sections of the trail are opened as they are sufficiently managed to protect the trail and associated areas.

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Address/Contact:

Superintendent

Kailua-Kona, US, 96740

Phone: (808) 217-0307

Email: aric_arakaki@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

sandy beachAn ancient ala hele foot trail curves through a lava field along an ocean cliffTrail stewards are greeted by the trail crew, who are performing traditional cultural protocol.Trail stewards are greeted by the trail crew, who are performing traditional cultural protocol.Trail stewards are greeted by the trail crew, who are performing traditional cultural protocol.