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Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park
This park was formerly known as the "Kahana Valley State Park"
and it is located about 26 miles from
Honolulu on the windward side of Oahu, between
Kaneohe and Laie.
This 5230 acre park is located in a scenic
valley and it includes a beach park and
hiking trails through the valley. The park is popular for
swimming, bodysurfing, hiking, fruit
picking, camping, and picnics in a coconut grove.
Scenic wildland valley. Swimming, bodysurfing, beach-related activities,
picnicking, camping and viewing of Huilua Fishpond at beach area. Hardy
family hike (4.9 miles) and fruit picking in lushly vegetated forest;
picnicking in coconut grove; pig hunting in public hunting area. Park
open during daylight hours.
The park is located at 52-222 Kamehameha Highway (Highway 83) in Kahana.
Ahupua'a 'O Kahana State Park
General information about the park, including
cultural background, the families who live
in the park, hiking trails, camping, hunting,
archaeology, wildlife, and vegetation in the park.
Also includes several panoramic photos of the park.
Kahana Valley: Experiencing Hawaiian Culture
An introduction to the Kahana Valley by
Kainoa Valente, staff Photographer for the
University of Hawaii newspaper, "Ka Leo".
Kahana Valley Stream Trail
Description and photos of a hiking trail that
begins in the Ahupua'a 'o Kahana State Park.
Puu Piei Trail
This trail is also called the "Loswer Pauao Ridge Trail"
and it climbs from sea level to 17000 feet to
the top of Puu Piei Peak. The trail is an offshoot
of the Kilo Trail that begins in Ahupua'a 'o Kahana State Park.
Honolulu Star Bulletin 2001 Article
See also:
All Hawaii State Parks on Oahu
State Recreation Areas on Oahu
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