Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
There is limited street parking just south of the intersection of Hawaii Belt Road and Napoopoo Road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
The trailhead is hidden about 200 feet south of the intersection.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
The upper portion of the hike traces a route between private property down a slope surrounded by tall grasses.
Shaun Hunter
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04/20/2022
The path soon opens up, becoming sometimes slippery dirt, and remaining mostly unremarkable as it continues down the side of the hill.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
Views open up over scenic Kealakekua Bay.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
Small collapsed lava tubes are visible and numerous throughout the landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
The hike is mostly exposed to the elements.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
The final stretch to the bay and monument pass by historic structural remains.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
A plaque marks the spot 'near' where Captain Cook made landed.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
Making a right turn at the water leads to tidepools and some small sandy beaches.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
Tide pool near Captain Cook Monument.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
A left turn leads past the historic remains and to the obelisk monument.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
Kealakekua Bay is scenic, and spinner dolphins can often be seen here. As such, the bay is popular for snorkelers and kayakers who paddle from across the bay.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
Captain Cook Monument.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/20/2022
Feral goats wander the area and can sometimes be spotted near the monument.