National Historic Trail

Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail is a National Historic Trail in Hawaii. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Hawaii National Historic Trail No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Aerial photograph of trail through lava along the Hawaiian Coast
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

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Closures

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Campgrounds

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Visitor centers

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Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Take a Lava Hike!

Many trails in the park were created in ancient times and others are from the historical era. These were trails for pack animals. The main park trail is a loop that circles the park and is 4.5 miles long or 7.2 kilometers.

1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Activities the NPS lists for Ala Kahakai.

Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsAuto and ATVScenic DrivingBikingMountain BikingRoad BikingBoatingMotorized BoatingSailingBoat TourCampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCar or Front Country CampingGroup CampingRV CampingCompass and GPSGeocachingOrienteeringFishingSaltwater FishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHands-OnArts and CraftsHikingFront-Country HikingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingStand Up PaddleboardingJunior Ranger ProgramSCUBA DivingSnorkelingSurfingSwimmingSaltwater SwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatching

Operating hours

Hours vary dependent on trail section.

Ala Kahakai
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

Weather: 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).

Contact and directions

Phone
(808) 217-0307
Email
[email protected]
Address
Superintendent, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Coordinates
19.1447, -155.8907· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/alka/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.