Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail traverses various terrain along the coastal corridor on Hawai'i Island. Trails vary greatly within the 175 miles, passing through public and private land, from sandy beaches to inland lateral trails, and take a variety of forms from modern roads to lava foot paths.
Brochures:
The Ala Kahakai NHT brochure is available in braille format at all of the Hawaiʻi Island National Parks Visitor Centers and the Ala Kahakai NHT office. Please call (808) 854-5646 if you would like to arrange pickup/checkout of the braille brochure.
To access the Ala Kahakai NHT audio-described brochure, please download the Unidescription App, available at: UniDescription on the App Store (apple.com) or UniDescription - Apps on Google Play. This audio described brochure is available through a partnership with the Unidescription Project, a collaborative effort of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s School of Communications, its Center on Disability Studies, the U.S. National Park Service, the American Council of the Blind [ACB], and other organizations. Many other NPS unit brochures are also available on the app. To learn more about audio description, the UniDescription Project, and how you you can help "audio describe the world", visit UniDescription - Home.
Hawaiʻi Island National Parks:
The National Park Service has visitor facilities, restrooms, water, interpretive programs, wheelchair-friendly trails and experiences, braille brochures and ASL interpretation available at various sites within the four National Parks on island: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park and Puʻukoholā National Historic Site.
The National Park Service is committed to making all practicable efforts to make facilities, programs, services, employment, and meaningful work opportunities accessible and usable by all individuals. To help you plan your visit please find accessibility information at these NPS links:
Accessibility - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (nps.gov)
Accessibility - Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park (nps.gov)
Accessibility - Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park (nps.gov)
Accessibility - Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site (nps.gov).
The Nā Ala Hele Ala Kahakai State Trail (Ala Kahakai Trail - Hawaiʻi Hiking Trail (hawaii.gov) is an open segment of trail in Kohala Hema (South Kohala). This trail varies greatly in form and accessibility. There are paved, wheelchair-friendly trail segments, ADA-compliant restrooms, picnic areas and parking at Spencer County Beach Park at ʻOhaiʻula. Other paved sections of trail include the grounds of the Mauna Kea Hotel at Kaunaʻoa Beach, ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay along the grounds of the Hilton Waikoloa, and at Mauna Lani Resort at Kalahuipuaʻa. Adjoining sections of this trail include rock and coral beaches, dirt and rock trails and sandy beaches. Elevation 0-30ft.
Ala Kahakai NHT also passes through a number of Hawaiʻi State Parks, and Hawaiʻi County Parks with various ADA compliant facilities, trails, and camping opportunities. For more information see Division of State Parks | Island of Hawaiʻi (hawaii.gov) and A Guide To Public Parks (Rev 11-7-2014) - Laserfiche WebLink (hawaiicounty.gov)
Additional information on the Trail is available on the NPS App, available on the App Store or Google Play.
