Kaena Point Trailhead – Sea arch at Kaʻena Point loop from Kaʻena Point State Park - Mokulēʻia Section

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Kaena Point Trailhead – Sea arch at Kaʻena Point loop from Kaʻena Point State Park - Mokulēʻia Section

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Kaena Point Trailhead – Sea arch at Kaʻena Point loop from Kaʻena Point State Park - Mokulēʻia Section

03:12

12.4km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Kaʻena Point State Park - Mokulēʻia Section

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4 m

Kaena Point Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Beyond this point is a sandy path that leads into Ka'ena Point State Park. You can lock up your bike and walk the rest of the way, or just enjoy the scenic views from here.

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900 m

Lava Rock Beach, Kaʻena Point State Park

Highlight • Beach

Big black chunks of ocean polished lava line the beach. When stepping from one onto the next I see small chunks of coral between the bigger lava rocks. Black and …

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1.35 km

Kaʻena Point Railway Historical Plaque

Highlight • Historical Site

Historical placard about the long gone Ka'ena point railroad

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1.67 km

Kaʻena Point State Park - Mokulēʻia Section

Nature Reserve

3.60 km

Predator Fence at Kaʻena Point Natural Area Reserve

Highlight • Structure

Fence enclosing the Bird Sanctuary at Kaena Point to keep predators out. There is an entry gate for hiking through it .

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4.02 km

View of the Pu'upueo

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the Pu'upueo from the main trail

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4.53 km

Hawaiian Monk Seal Habitat at Kaʻena Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ka'ena Point is the northwestern tip of O'ahu. This is a nature reserve that is home to rare plants & wildlife including endangered animals.

Seabirds such as albatrosses and marine …

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