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ModerateOut and Back
1.0 mi
Distance
420 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Generated from trail dataA 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
Unknown
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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
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
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Best Seasons
Highlights
Pololū Valley overlookBlack-sand beach at the valley floorKohala sea cliffs and coastline viewsPololū Stream
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