Waianapanapa State Park - Blacksand Beach Hiking Trail - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Waianapanapa State Park - Blacksand Beach Hiking Trail |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Hawaii |
| Nearby Town: | Hana |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Waianapanapa State Park is located off Highway 360E (known locally as the Hana Highway) and is along the coast just beyond mile maker #32. Turn at the Waianapanapa State Park sign onto a paved road and head toward the shore. The state park is at the end of the paved road. The park is 52.8 miles east of Kahului Airport which is about a three hour drive. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.20 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Parking Area |
| Trails Used: | Blacksand Beach Hiking Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Waianapanapa State Park Highway 360 Hana, Hawaii 96713 808-244-4354 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This 122-acre Waianapanapa State Park is situated along the coast near Hana, Hawaii and has dramatic volcanic landscapes including black sand beaches, sea caves, blow holes, a natural stone arch, and hiking trails that hug the cliffs along the coast. The Blacksand Beach Hiking Trail takes you near all of these featues and offers an opportunity to enjoy the unusual and occassionally rough surf which is a beautiful deep aqua blue. Nearby you can also see the remnants of the first road built around the island of Maui which is called the old King's Highway. |
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