KAENA POINT TRAIL

A hike that takes between 1 hour and 3 hours depending on your walking speed, but which is relatively easy.

To reach the northwestern tip of the island, called Kaena Point, you have to walk because the road stops at the end of the Farrington Highway. The closest parking to the hiking trail, where you can leave your car, is the one at Mokuleia Beach. It is then quite easy to reach the trail on foot. The trail follows the old sugar industry railroad and leads directly to Kaena Point. Here you will find a protected ecosystem, part of Kaena State Park, with many plants native to Hawaii. It is also a place steeped in legend in Hawaiian tradition that the souls of the recently deceased join those of their ancestors at this very spot. The trail follows the shoreline and offers beautiful views of the sea, cliffs, natural pools and blowholes through which the waves rush in and out as steam with a great crash. During the winter you can see whales jumping on the horizon, so keep an eye out! Monk seals are also sometimes present but are more discreet. The hike is easily accessible with children. The hike is also accessible from the west coast at Kaena Point, for a similar duration and difficulty.

Cautionary note

Thefts have been reported from cars in the parking lot, so do not leave anything visible or valuable in your vehicle.