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Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

National Historic Trail

Hawaii

Free entry

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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).

Activities

Arts and CultureAuto and ATVBikingBoatingCampingCompass and GPSFishingFoodGuided ToursHands-On

Topics

Ancient SeasAnimalsArcheologyArchitecture and BuildingArtsCoasts, Islands and AtollsExplorers and ExpeditionsForests and WoodlandsOceansPacific Islander Heritage

No entrance fee.

Hours

Hours vary dependent on trail section.

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Conditions

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Things to do

Take a Lava Hike!

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