Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
The hike starts along the more crowded section of beach in front of the Turtle Bay Resort.
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
Make your way through the trees, which is the last bit of shade for quite a while.
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
Looking back towards Turtle Bay Resort.
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
The trail follows along this rocky intertidal limestone bench.
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
Follow along the rocks or walk in the deeper sand.
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
Looking toward the mountains, you can always see the large wind turbines.
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
The wind turbines spinning off in the distance.
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
Stands of naupaka are the primary shrubs along the dunes.
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
An endangered Hawaiian monk seal lounges motionless in the sand.
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
Use a zoom lens! Do not approach endangered Hawaiian monk seals!
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
Midway through the James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge is a small estuary, which requires crossing in the shallow waters.
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
After the estuary, follow along the dunes for a little more to reach the Kahuku Golf Course.
Patrick Nichols
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01/27/2019
The property line for the James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge is well-marked. Do not cross the fence into private property!