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).
What you’ll hear
26 places to explore in this park.
- 1871 Trailhead
- 1871 Trail Introduction
- 1871 Trail Tour Conclusion
- A - Hōnaunau Holua
- Ala Kahakai at Puʻukoholā
- B - Kōnane Papamū
- C - Stone Walls & Curbstones
- D - ʻŌmaʻo Heiau
- E - Kēōkea Hōlua
- F - Animal Pen
- G - Alahaka Heiau & Keanaeʻe Cliffs
- H - Alahaka Ramp
- Hale o Kapuni Heiau
- I - Waiū o Hina Lava Tube
- John Young Homestead
- J - Shoreline Viewpoint on the 1871 Trail
- Junction of the 1871 Trail & Coastal Trail
- K - ʻĀhinahina Point - John Ahu Complex
- L - Kiʻilae Village
- Mailekini Heiau
- M - Kahikina House Site
- N - Mauka-Makai Trail
- O - Pā Hale
- Pelekane
- Puʻukoholā Heiau
- Puʻukoholā Visitor Center
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