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Pololū Trail
ModerateOut and Back

Pololū Trail

Kapaʻau, Hawaii

1.0 mi

Distance

420 ft

Elev. Gain

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Generated from trail data
A steep, short Na Ala Hele trail dropping from the Pololū Valley Lookout at the end of Highway 270 to the black-sand beach and stream mouth on the valley floor in North Kohala. The soil footpath descends 420 vertical feet with grades approaching 30 percent and rocky obstructions. The shoreline below is dangerous for swimming due to rip currents and shorebreak.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

Dangerous cliffs and falling rocksFlash floodsRip currents and dangerous shorebreak — do not swimSlippery rocks and steep grades

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 13, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Best Seasons

Highlights

Pololū Valley overlookBlack-sand beach at the valley floorKohala sea cliffs and coastline viewsPololū Stream

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