Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

About Ala Kahakai

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).

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Getting there

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.

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

Things to do

Arts and Crafts, Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Biking, Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Boating, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Canoeing, Car or Front Country Camping, Compass and GPS, Cultural Demonstrations, Fishing, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Geocaching, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Kayaking, Motorized Boating, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Paddling, Picnicking, RV Camping, Road Biking, SCUBA Diving, Sailing, Saltwater Fishing, Saltwater Swimming, Scenic Driving, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Surfing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching.