Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
There are several parking spots at the end of Põhoa-Kalapana Road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
Visitors can pass the roped off road and continue along toward the shoreline.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
The paved section of road beyond the gate leads to the Kaimu Farmers Market. Hikers can walk through these grounds and find the crushed gravel path continuing on the other side.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
The hike to the Kaimu Black Sand Beach follows a flat crushed gravel path that weaves through the lava field.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
Locals have begun replanting trees and plants in the lava rock along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
The scenic hike offers a palate of colors unique to this landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
Some small improvements are visible along the path, such as labeling of some of the native plants.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
Reaching the beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
Some improvements and made the lava shelf beach into an inviting area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
Kaimu Black Sand Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
While most visitors simply reach the water and then turn back around, it is worth exploring the Kaimu shoreline to find monuments, geologic formations and even structures built atop the hardened lava flow.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
The return hike from Kaimu Black Sand Beach on Hawai'i's Big Island.