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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/22/2022
A small gravel parking and interpretive sign marks the start of the hike along the Puna Historic Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/22/2022
The route follows the Na Ala Hele Trail system, a path that at one time connected several villages.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/22/2022
The walk follows the stone route through a noticeably diverse section of rain forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/22/2022
Even during warm and sunny conditions, hikers should expect a good amount of water and mud on the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/22/2022
A cave inside an old lava tube is one of the landmarks showing that the forest portion of the hike is beginning to near the beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/22/2022
Picturesque banyan trees are one type of flora that hikers will encounter on the walk to Ha'ena Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/22/2022
This is one of the only sandy beaches on this side of the island, and is frequented by turtles who lay in the sand.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/22/2022
Ha'ena Bay, also called Shipman Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/22/2022
Resting honu.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/22/2022
Turtles resting on the black and white sand Ha'ena Beach.

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