Ka’ena Point

Enjoy this unique costal walk along the furthermost tip of Oahu which its inaccessible to vehicle traffic. Which is also a traditional fishing spot. Enjoy a hike within a few feet of the beautiful deep blue ocean along the route of a 1899 historic railway to the nation’s first nature preserve using a predator proof fence (built in 2011) encompassing 59 acres.

A $5 donation is requested for each non-member, age 18 or over.

Elevation Gain: 167 feet

Trail Conditions: no shade, uneven terrain, hot (suggested minimum 3 liters of water)

Trail Features: ocean walk, a blow hole, ocean rock arch, sea caves, cave exploration (bring a flashlight), historic railroad ruins and military bunkers.

Trail Route: out and back

Native Flora & Fauna: Laysan Albatross (Moli), Wedge-tailed Shearwater (‘Ua ‘u kani), White-tailed Tropicbird (Koa‘e ‘ula), Hawaiian Monk Seal (‘ilioholokiauaua), beach naupaka, ‘ilima, naio (sandalwood), ‘ohai and ‘akoko

Moku & Ahupua’a: Wai’anae & Keawa’ula (start of hike); Waialua &  Ka’ena (turn around point)

Hawaiian Name & Meaning: Ka’ena = The heat;
‘Ena = heat, red hot

Hawaiian Myths & Legends: Said to be named for a brother or cousin of Pele who accompanied her from Kahiki (Tahiti). Ka’ena point is the place where the deceased pass into the afterlife. The sprit leaps from a big white stone (Leina ka ‘Uhane, lit. the spirit leaps) into the ocean on its way to eternity.

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