Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

Sandy beach after a storm
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). Connect now!
Map showing location of park.
sandy beach
Photo by NPS Photo
An ancient ala hele foot trail curves through a lava field along an ocean cliff
Photo by NPS Photo/ Mandy Johnson-Campbell
Trail stewards are greeted by the trail crew, who are performing traditional cultural protocol.
Photo by NPS Photo
Trail stewards are greeted by the trail crew, who are performing traditional cultural protocol.
Photo by NPS Photo
Trail stewards are greeted by the trail crew, who are performing traditional cultural protocol.
Photo by NPS Photo