Overview

Hype:

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:

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

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • No Drinking Water
  • Ocean
  • Marked Trails
  • National Historic Landmarks
  • Other Prehistoric Features
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Interpretive Signs
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Links: www.nps.gov

Getting There

Navigate to 19.421703, -155.910825.

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Closest City or Region: Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

Coordinates: 19.421703, -155.910825

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June 6, 2018 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye,

Story

We took the Puuhonua Trail through the park. There were some very interesting stops, and we enjoyed the whole thing.

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