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  Ala Kahakai Trail
 
 
     
 
 
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Difficulty Rating: Moderate to strenuous Best Time To Go: February, when whale watching season peaks.
   
Distance: 11.5 miles one way Recommended Map: USGS' "Kiholo Quadrangle" Map
   
Estimated Time: 7 hours Trail Head GPS: N 19 54.483 W 155 53.237
   
Elevation Gain: 140 feet Trail Head Directions: Head north of Kailua-Kona about 22 miles on Hwy. 19. Turn left on Waikoloa Beach Drive, just before mile marker 76. Drive .6 miles then turn left on Kuualii Place, and park in the Anaehoomalu Beach Park at the end of the road.
 
Costs/Permits: About $40 for taxi back to trail head
 
Pet Friendly: No
 
 
     
 
 
     
  OVERVIEW  
     
  This segment of the traditional circle island trail links pre-contact and contemporary Hawaii, passing through both ancient settlement sites and gleaming modern resorts. It hugs the North Kohala shoreline, aka the Gold Coast, crossing beaches, rocky cliffs, posh hotel grounds, and more. Have a friend or cab pick you up at the end.........  
     
  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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