Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail · HI · 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).
- NPS site
- nps.gov/alka
- Location
- Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail (19.145, -155.891)Directions
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Hours
Ala Kahakaitoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
Hours vary dependent on trail section.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Self-guided tours
5
Puʻuhonua — 1871 Trail1–2 hours · 18 stops
Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau — See the convergence of ancient and historical times as you step back in time with us, walk in the footsteps of the ancestors, and explore the rugged lava shoreline of the South Kona Coast on the 1871 Trail. This is an out-and-back trail with a roundtrip total of two miles. The trail traverses over rugged lava with few opportunities for shade. Sturdy shoes, sun protection, and water are recommended. Please stay on the trail at all times and do not disturb any archeological sites.
Puʻuhonua — Meet the Kiʻi10–20 minutes · 7 stops
The kiʻi at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park attract visitors from all over the world. Take a journey around the Royal Grounds and meet the kiʻi of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau. Learn about what kiʻi are, the history of kiʻi at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, and the forms of the akua (gods) that they represent.
Puʻuhonua — Mural5–10 minutes · 3 stops
Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park — Listen to a brief description of how our ancestors settled these islands and thrived in isolations for hundreds of years before outside contact.
Puʻuhonua — Royal Grounds40–50 minutes · 17 stops
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.