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Punaluu Coastal Trail
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PHOTOS |
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FACTS |
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Difficulty Rating:
Moderate |
Best Time To Go:
Whale watching season, mid December
to Mid March |
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Distance:
2 miles round trip |
Recommended Map:
USGS' "Pahala Quadrangle" Map |
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Estimated Time:
1.5 hours |
Trail Head GPS:
N 19 08.036 W 155 30.196 |
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Elevation Gain:
90 feet |
Trail Head
Directions:
From Hilo, drive south on Hwy. 11
for about an hour. Turn right on
Punaluu Road, after the 56 mile
marker. Park at Punaluu Beach Park. |
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Costs/Permits:
None |
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Pet Friendly:
No |
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OVERVIEW |
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Starting along a popular black sand beach,
this trail passes the ruins of a sugar port,
cuts through a Hawaiian Heiau, travels
through a jagged lava landscape on smooth
cobbles set in place by ancient hands, and
ends up on a secluded point with a sweeping
view........ |
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NOTE:
For more detailed information and maps on
this or any other hike in Hawaii we highly
recommend for purchase the Big Island Hiking
book at this website:
click here |
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