Aerial photograph of trail through lava along the Hawaiian Coast — The Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail traverses 175 miles around the island of Hawaiʻi. NPS Photo

Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

Federal Recreation Area · Hawaii · National Park Service

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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).

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Archeology · Ruins · Arts · Sculpture · Explorers and Expeditions · Pacific Islander Heritage · Religion and Spirituality · Heiau · Schools and Education · Transportation · Roads, Routes and Highways · Ancient Seas · Animals · Birds · Fish · Coasts, Islands and Atolls · Forests and Woodlands · Rainforest · Oceans · Coral Reefs · Scenic Views · Trails · The Tropics · Volcanoes · Waterfalls

Activities & features: 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 · Kayaking · Stand Up Paddleboarding · Junior Ranger Program · SCUBA Diving · Snorkeling · Surfing · Swimming · Saltwater Swimming · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching