The trail is primarily used for hiking and canoeing and is accessible yearround. A trip to the westernmost tip of oahu is like a visit to the ends of the earth. Easy but very hot, there is no shade hike to kaena point down a flat, dirt path. Drive towards kaena point on farrington highway until you reach the kaena state park section of the mauka kaena state park or keawaula. Also known as the heat, kaena point state park is the last beach on farrington road which ends at kaena point, the most northwestern point of oahu. Legend has it that both of these landmarks came to be because of the actions of one man on a dark, stormy night many years ago. Kaena point everything you need to know about hiking kaena point from the north shore on oahu, hawaii. Kaena point hike 2 12 mile one way about one hour hike to the point. A hawaiian euphemistic term for dying was to travel west, and in the case of prople on oahu it was a journey to kaena point on the western extremity of. Kaena point via farrington highway closed oahu, hawaii. Kaena point located at the westernmost tip of the island, kaena point is a relatively remote wild coastline that boasts a large sandy beach at keawaula bay. Kaena or kaena point is the westernmost tip of land on the island of oahu. Oahu railway and land company that once transported sugar cane along the westernmost point of oahu. Kaena point via farrington highway closed is a 5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near waialua, oahu, hawaii that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate.
The hiking trail follows a deeply rutted unpaved jeep road with. Turn right and check in with your permit at the security guard station for the kaena point tracking station. Dillingham airfield is situated 5 miles east of kaena point. Kaena point is the legendary leaping place of souls for recently deceased hawaiian spirits. Book your tickets online for kaena point state park, waianae. A nature preserve today, kaena point, serves as home to various forms of plant and animal life, including nesting albatross during the winter months. Point kaena point kaneohe bay mokapu peninsula makapuu point diamond head haleiwa waianae sand island kahana bay hanauma bay 3 n a u t i c a l m i l e s 6 n a u t i. Kaena point state natural area reserve map hawaii mapcarta. Kaena point mountain bike trail in waialua, hawaii.
Kaena point kaena point is the rugged westernmost sharp tip of the island of oahu in hawaii. The point can be reached on foot from both the east via o. The park is wraps around the northwest corner of the island of oahu and is composed of two sections. Kaena point state natural area reserve from mapcarta, the free map. You can approach kaena point from the north shore side or the waianae side. The waianae coast to kaena point part 1 hawaiian forest. Kaena point hike from the waianae side beautiful view of western oahu. Check it out as we drive and hike with friends on a beautiful island day.
At the very western tip of oahu lie the dry, barren lands of kaena point state park, 853 acres of jagged sea cliffs, deep gulches, sand dunes, endangered plant life, and a remote, wild, wind and surfbattered coastline. Kaena point state park is the gateway to kaena point natural area reserve at oahus most northwestern point. Kaena point in oahu has dangerous rips currents and very large swells in the winter months. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. We have done this on several occasions but i recall reading about a rock slide that made the trail more difficult. Kaena point is located at the very northwest tip of the island of oahu.
Kaena point, oahu your search retrieved 27 references. Kaena point state park waianae 2020 all you need to. Aug 19, 20 oahus westernmost promontory, kaena point rewards hearty hikers with sweeping views of the islands still rugged north and leeward coastlines. This area is called kaena point and is located on the extreme northwestern section of the island. Its a special one of kind beauty that you will not see anywhere else on island.
Many ancient hawaiians believed that this location at the north westernmost tip of oahu served as the place where the newly departed souls would jump from this world into the spirit realm to join their ancestors. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I love exploring the north and west shores leading up to kaena point, primarily because i think it is the last stretch of wild coastline on oahu. Ancient hawaiian mythology describes a colorful array of spirits and dimensions in the afterlife. It is about 10 miles west of waialua on the north shore and 10 miles north of waianae on the leeward coast. Kaena point state park is a post card perfect milelong stretch of white sand beach. Kaena point state park view panorama is so remote that no road leads here. The uneven 5mile trail around kaena point can be entered from two locationskeawaula beach aka yokohama bay at the end of farrington highway on oahus western coastline, or mokuleia at the. Bike map oahu map of bicycle routes around the island. Within this area is the 59acre kaena point natural area reserve, owned and. This dramatic lava shoreline is said to be the place where the souls of ancient hawaiians would jump off into the spirit world and meet the souls of their ancestors. Dillingham airfield is a public and military use airport located two nautical miles west of the central business district of mokule. We will be in oahu in october and we would like to hike from yokohamasp. Kaena, which means red hot or glowing in the hawaiian language, is the name of the northwestern tip of the island of oahu.
Kaena point is a other mountain bike trail in waialua, hawaii. Apr 29, 2020 at the very end of mokuleia where the road deadends is kaena point state park with its secluded sandy coves and huge wideopen spaces. Continue up the road until you get to the intersection with the second guard shack on the left. Intrepid hikers must make the last leg of the trek by foot, where theyre met with breathtaking views of the pacific ocean. Kaena point state park is a relatively remote and wild coastline park with hiking, picnicking, and shoreline fishing opportunities. But even for those who intend to remain earthbound kaena point is a lovely place to visit. Kaena point is the western tip of the island of oahu and the beach is sandwiched between the blue pacific ocean and the rugged waianae mountains. According to hawaiian legend, kaena point is the place where souls would make the jump from the physical world to the spirit world to be reunited with their ancestors. Nearby is a huge boulder known as pohaku o kauai, or rock of kauai. At the very end of mokuleia where the road deadends is kaena point state park with its secluded sandy coves and huge wideopen spaces. Access is only possible by hiking here, either from the road that ends north of makaha on the west shore, or.
The trail leads to kaena point natural area reserve, a remote area that preserves rare coastal sand dune habitat for native plants and seabirds. To access the waianae end from honolulu, take the h1 west until it turns into. A rock arch, a blowhole, lots of wildlife and even a secret pillbox if you are willing to hike up. On the northwestern coast of oahu is a point of land called kaena point.
Hawaiian legends index university of hawaii at manoa. Driving tours before you visit oahu, visit tripadvisor for the latest info. For more hawaii hikes, check out green beret unlimited. Kaena point trail north shore activities on oahu waialua. While roads extend toward the shore, they quickly diminish into rutted two tracks and narrow paths. There is one area along the shore of the hawaiian island of oahu that is not accessed by a paved road.
There is a beacon at the point, next to the old, collapsed lighthouse. The pictures and route taken in this case was from the waianae side which is a slightly shorter walk. The trail leads to kaena point natural area reserve, a remote and scenic protected area harboring some of the last vestiges of coastal sand dune habitat on the island, and home to native plants and seabirds. Not to mention, there is a lot to see on this hike. Kaena point trail west shore activities on oahu waianae.
The trail to kaena point follows an old railroad bed and former dirt road that ran along the westernmost point of oahu. These train tracks were destroyed by a 55foot tsunami that struck the hawaiian islands in 1946. Suggested routes for novice bicyclists these include bicycle paths, roads with bicycle lanes or roads that are wide enough to accommodate. Kaena point oahu west shore fodors travel talk forums. The kaena point satellite tracking station is a united states air force military installation in kaena point on the island of oahu in hawaii. Once you step beyond where the paved roads end in both mokuleia and waianae, you are instantly surrounded by beautiful coastal terrain, cultural sites, and remnants of a historical past once dominated. This secluded hike will reward you with beautiful views of the coastline, as well as the waianae mountain range. National marine whale sanctuary noaa national marine sanctuary program, 2006. Dry, isolated, rugged coastline, and natural beauty are what youll find on this oahu hiking trail. Kaena point state park, oahu, hawaii kaena point hike.
State park, bird sanctuary and hike at the western tip of oahu where. United states kaena point oahu west shore i was trying to find some information on the kaena point area on oahu. The trail isnt difficult and youll be at the point in less than 2. Kaena point state natural area reserve is a park in hawaii and has an elevation of 43 feet. When you read the point, you could head east and then youll be on the kaena point trail north shore trail which runs 2. What sets this place apart from the other snorkeling beaches ive listed is its isolation from the crowds. Results are displayed in order by subject, source, legend. I found something about a hike, and was wondering if that area of the island. Even then, this isnt a loop trail so if you walk the entire length of both trails and back again you can expect around 10 miles of hiking and a long, hot day. Two trail heads from waianae south or mokuleia north on the western tip of oahu is kaena point. Another great offroad trip to the northernmost point of oahu. Kaena point via farrington highway closed is a 5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near waialua, oahu, hawaii that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. This west coast beach has a beautiful vantage point of the coast of oahu. While it was previously accessible by vehicle on an old dirt road, in an effort to preserve the wildlife and natural beauty, the road has been closed now for many years, and is only open to getting there by foot.
Plants and animals of kaena point, state of hawaii, division of forestry and wildlife. About kaena point take a look at a map of the hawaiian island of oahu, and concentrate on the far western tip. Point kaena point kaneohe bay mokapu peninsula makapuu. Its a long hike, but its flat and theres tide pools at the end where you can cool off. The hiking trail follows a deeply rutted unpaved jeep road with dozens of small seaward paths branching off to. Kaena point state park waianae 2020 all you need to know. Within this area is the 59acre kaena point natural area reserve, owned and managed by the hawaii department of. The kaena point trail occupies the rightofway of the old oahu railway and land company that once transported sugar cane along the westernmost point of oahu. May 26, 2017 another great offroad trip to the northernmost point of oahu. Kaena point state park and hike trail waialua, hawaii. Kengoterai added a new photo at kaena point state park and hike trail. Travel to the end of the road on oahu and youll discover the kaena point trail. The trail leads to kaena point natural area reserve, a remote and scenic protected area harboring.
Oahus westernmost promontory, kaena point rewards hearty hikers with sweeping views of the islands still rugged north and leeward coastlines. The kaena point north shore hike starts in the waialua area on the north shore of oahu and has you hiking west towards the kaena point bird sanctuary and then, should you keep going, youll be on the west side of the island and heading south on the kaena point trail west shore. Kaena point north side in waialua, oahu, hawaii hawaiian. Todays and tonights weather forecast, weather conditions and doppler radar from the weather channel and. The trail follows an old dirt road and railroad and although hot and long, the hike is not strenuous.
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