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).
Map showing location of park.
Aerial photograph of trail through lava along the Hawaiian Coast
Photo by NPS Photo
sandy beach
Photo by NPS Photo
Aerial photograph of trail along the Hawaiian Coast
Photo by NPS Photo
Photograph of woman walking along a segment of trail underneath a shaded tree canopy
Photo by NPS Photo
Aerial photograph of hikers along straight rocky segment of Ala Kahakai
Photo by NPS Photo