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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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).","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/alka/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=19.408&b_tl_lng=-155.9098&b_br_lat=19.4004&b_br_lng=-155.8822","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Ala%20Kahakai%20National%20Historic%20Trail","directions":"http://home.nps.gov/alka/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"cover":{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/12DBDA50-CD81-A60F-A535BCB55C07A5F9.jpg","title":"Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail","alt":"Aerial photograph of trail through lava along the Hawaiian Coast","credit":"NPS Photo","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/alka/index.htm","tier":1,"source":"National Park Service"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/12DBDA50-CD81-A60F-A535BCB55C07A5F9.jpg","title":"Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail","alt":"Aerial photograph of trail through lava along the Hawaiian Coast","credit":"NPS Photo","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/alka/index.htm","source":"National Park Service","cover":true},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/D795BFE1-D155-1865-6A44BC0317A88323.jpg","title":"Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail","alt":"Group of hikers walk along a straightened path in lava field","caption":"The Ala Kahakai corridor passes through many historic trails. Here, staff and community members walk along a section of the Kīholo-Puakō section of the Ala Loa.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6A3648AF-B899-04E4-0C6157E653516DB7.jpg","title":"Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail","alt":"Ala Kahakai trail marker with ocean in the background","caption":"Along some segments of the trail, you can find your way using the Ala Kahakai trail markers.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6A4CC75F-C4A7-736C-7464E6E7C177E8BE.jpg","title":"Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail","alt":"Paved stone trail","caption":"A historic section of trail crosses through the Ala Kahakai's Kauleolī Unit in South Kona.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6A637F70-FEFE-B49A-DF1465A5D060B1BD.jpg","title":"Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail","alt":"Coastal trail section of Ala Kahakai","caption":"One of the best places to see the Ala Kahakai up close is the segment in South Kohala, between Puʻukoholā Heiau and ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6AD70275-F358-F3BA-0E3FFEF17C4573B1.jpg","title":"Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail","alt":"Group of community members pose in front of a large mural","caption":"The Ala Kahakai works directly with the community in each ahupuaʻa we pass through. Here, community members and students pose in front of a mural at the Captain Cook Post Office depicting the legendary story of Kua.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"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"],"topics":["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"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Ala Kahakai","description":"Hours vary dependent on trail section.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Open sections of the Ala Kahakai NHT can be accessed through the four Hawai'i Island National Parks: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP, Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau NHP, Kaloko-Honokōhau NHP and Pu'ukoholā Heiau NHS. The Nā Ala Hele State Trails and Access Programʻs \"Ala Kahakai Trail\" in South Kohala is also open to the public. Additional sections of the trail are opened as they are sufficiently managed to protect the trail and associated areas.","weatherInfo":"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 for short hikes). Before visiting the Trail, check weather forecasts and follow all warnings and advisories: - https://www.weather.gov/hfo/ - www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts","contacts":{"phone":"(808) 217-0307","email":"aric_arakaki@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"pu-uhonua-o-honaunau-national-historical-park","km":30},{"slug":"hawai-i-volcanoes-national-park","km":49},{"slug":"kaloko-honokohau-national-historical-park","km":61},{"slug":"pu-ukohola-heiau-national-historic-site","km":98},{"slug":"hakalau-forest-national-wildlife-refuge","km":101},{"slug":"haleakala-national-park","km":176}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=alka"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.601Z","alerts":[],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/ala-kahakai-national-historic-trail/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/ala-kahakai-national-historic-trail.geojson"}