Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

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Aerial photograph of trail through lava along the Hawaiian Coast

About 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).

Quick Facts

State Hawaii
Designation National Historic Trail
State Code HI
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…

Operating Hours

Hours vary dependent on trail section.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

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

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