Overview

Hype:

This trail cuts across Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, passing sites that represent many of the values for which this park was created, such as malama ka aina, caring for the land. This was a place where Hawaiian families lived, values and traditions were promoted, and the importance of family and caring for one another were taught. As you walk to the shore keep your senses alert for things to see, feel, and smell, and keep your mind open to the spirit of those who lived here long ago.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 20-30 minutes

Length: 0.8 miles from visitor center to junction with

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Links: www.nps.gov

Getting There

Navigate to 19.677917, -156.021795.

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Closest City or Region: Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

Coordinates: 19.677917, -156.021795

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June 6, 2018 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye,

Story

We stopped by the visitor center and asked for recommended activities. They recommended that we hike down to the heiau and then past the two fishponds. However, it was super hot, so we opted to skip the fishpond trail. We took the Ala Mauka-Makai Trail down to the junction, stopping at the petroglyph loop along the way. The petroglyphs were hard to make out and not as well preserved as some of the other locations on the island. From the trail junction, we took the Ala Kahakai Trail south to Honokohau Beach, the Heiau, and the Aiopio Fishtrap. We learned a bit about fishing by reading the interpretive signs, then we hiked back up to the car.

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