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Connect with the Hawai'i of days past and enjoy the peace and serenity as you stroll along on the self-guided tour through the Royal Grounds and the Pu'uhonua. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to see many of the features that make this area such a special place.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: 15-45 minutes
Length: 0.4 mile loop
Elevation Gain: Negligible
Fees: Entrance Fee
Recommended Ages:
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Links: www.nps.gov
Navigate to 19.421703, -155.910825.
Closest City or Region: Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Coordinates: 19.421703, -155.910825
By Jeremy Dye
We took the Puuhonua Trail through the park. There were some very interesting stops, and we enjoyed the whole thing.
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