Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

National Historic Trail · HI

Ala Kahakai National Historic 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).

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Photos

Aerial photograph of trail through lava along the Hawaiian Coast — The Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail traverses through many types of terrain, including ʻaʻā lava.

sandy beach — Segments of the Ala Kahakai pass through white sand beaches.

Aerial photograph of trail along the Hawaiian Coast — The Ala Kahakai offers panoramic views of the coast of Hawaii Island.

Photograph of woman walking along a segment of trail underneath a shaded tree canopy — Some segments of the Ala Kahakai pass through forests and segments with shaded canopy.

Aerial photograph of hikers along straight rocky segment of Ala Kahakai — Some segments of the Ala Kahakai follow the linear and straight historic paths carved out for horse-based transportation.

Activities

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