Hiking Kona - Kiholo South - Part 2: A'a, a'a, and more a'a.

When you take the trail at the far end of Luahinewai Beach. For the next mile or a little more you are walking on a very well-made Hawaiian trail through the very rough a'a of the 1800 Ka'upulehu flow, complete with smooth ocean rocks. The a'a flow provides a rough, elemental environment which, although picturesque:



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By the time you see the end, you'll be glad. Remember bare lava + sun = hot. Bring lots of water.

The end of the trail and a glimpse of KaLaeMano: