Beautiful hike in the big island! This hike has it all, including wildlife, views, nature, and so much more. You start on a rocky dirt path that's surrounded by trees and tall grass. After a mile or so it really opens up and you get amazing views of the ocean and surrounding hillsides. It is around here that you can see a lot of mountain goats. Once you reach the bottom, you get to the main attraction, the snorkeling. I found that snorkeling very close to the rocks had a lot more fish. Lots of people go out to the deeper waters, but most of the fish are clustered in the rocky areas that are about 3 feet deep. You can also view the captain cook monument, which has surrounding plaques that describe his legacy. Bring lots of water, the hike back up is all uphill and can be very hot! read more

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A really rewarding out-and-back hike to the Captain Cook Monument with great views, but it's one you definitely need to be prepared for. The trail starts and ends with some nice shade, but the middle section is very exposed, sunny, and hot. Sturdy shoes are a must as well as lots of water. There are no restrooms or facilities at the bottom so bring what you may need to change at the bottom as well. The numbered trail markers (8 total) were helpful, and we even saw goats and pigs along the way. Try to arrive early to snag parking along the shoulder near the trailhead and to avoid the worst of the midday sun. At the bottom is an amazing spot for snorkeling and you'll see both the monument itself and a separate stone marker in the water near where Captain Cook died. One thing to watch out for: the mongoose are everywhere and very bold. They will try (and likely succeed if you let your guard down) to steal your food. Challenging hike but definitely worth a visit. read more

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This was one of my favorite hikes around the island. Its definitely not recommended for untrained hikers as the elevation is quite a lot and one of my friends struggled coming back up. However for the rest of us it was very fun. We got to pass by so many goats on the way there. I also once booked a snorkelling tour in this spot. The fishes and the waters were amazing. I highly recommend both the hike and the snorkelling! read more

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This was my favorite hike on the island! Beautiful and fun reward in the end and such a great workout of a hike! There are 8 markers, indicating each about half a mile. Half of the hike was well shaded while the other half was full sun. When we arrived at the lot (there is cars parallel parked along the road surrounding the hike) around 1 pm, people were already leaving. Besides us, there were a couple groups heading down. While we were at the bottom only one couple arrived but left immediately only for pictures. Heading back up, there were a couple groups coming down so this hike is fairly popular. Whether youre here to just swim with the fishes or just see the monument. As an avid hiker, this took us about an hour down and an hour up. The views were spectacular. In some shaded areas, you get to see Alpine goats. In the non-shaded areas, you get a view of the ocean as you descend to the trail. At the bottom is the real treat. People have their own spots along the rocky shore to dive into the water. If you arent by the monument and are at the area that is on right of the monument, i recommend going into the middle as closer to the rocks there are a bunch of coral and sea urchins. Plus this is more open. If you are at the monument, there is plenty more space for you to dive in. Bring snorkeling gear! You will see a variety of beautiful fish here. I highly recommend bringing hiking shoes. I saw people struggling going up in just sandals. Its rugged terrain once you get to the sunny half of the hike so be prepared. I also highly recommend water shoes or swim fins so you dont possibly damage your feet on the rocks. read more

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Hiked down to one of the most amazing snorkeling places I've visited. The 4 mile grueling hike is worth it for that crystal clear water. Not many fish but still several varieties and the terrain makes it otherworldly. I was so thankful to be there in such a beautiful scenic setting. Parking is a challenge as it fills up fast. This place is getting more and more popular as word gets out. read more

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The descent and return climb are rated hard. It's definitely not for those with a bad heart, back, hips, knees, or ankles. The heat and humidity can be brutal. The majority of the trek is over loose volcanic rocks that can twist your ankle or knee with one false stop. If you fall, the volcanic rocks will rip your skin. The hike can take 1.5 to 4 hours depending on your fitness. Things you must take: 1-3 liters of water per person (More is better than less), a hat, closed toed shoes preferably with ankle support, and sun screen. Suggested items: sunglasses, basic first aid kit for scrapes, punctures, and cuts., plenty of snacks, bathing suits, snorkeling gear, towels, lip balm, sweat cloths or bandanna, and a flashlight. What to expect: tough rugged trail; amazing views that the majority of people will never see; beautiful clear water with numerous small fish; wild mongooses that are cute but will steal your snacks the minute you turn your back; various wild fruit trees including avocado and tamarind. This was one of the most strenuous hikes I've made. It was over 11,500 steps, over 1340 calories burned, and 57 flights of stairs. I recommend this excursion but with the warnings and suggestions above. read more

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The hike is 1400 ft down and back up. It is just under 2 mi each direction to the monument. There is about a 1 mile stretch that is very exposed with no shade. Our group took 45 minutes down and 1hr 10 minutes up. On the way up the section between markers 6 and 4 is the toughest. The elevation gain is fairly steady throughout but the heat really ups the challenge. The trail surface is dusty and loose rock. Best suited for closed toes sneakers. We brought one liter of water each which was just enough. There is a feisty and fat gang of mongoose who are ready to steal your lunch. They will unzip your pack to liberate your snacks. We did note they left our neighbors fruits and veggies alone in favor of higher value foods. We used bag straps to hang out bags from the metal posts near the monument and either they can't climb that or opted for easier marks. Our snacks were safe. The best entrance is straight off the wall and of you have the upper body strength this is also the easiest exit. Otherwise there is a rocky area to the left of the monument (when facing the ocean) that you can also use to get out. We hemmed and hawed about this one. Here's where I land : even as experienced hikers and runners the 1400 ft of elevation gain over 2 miles in the hot sun was either no big deal or brutal depending on the individual. Bring enough water and wear real shoes (not flip flops) . Not an ideal first snorkel. But otherwise it's pretty manageable and the views are gorgeous. The snorkeling is great but it's also really crowded. There were consistently 5+ boats + people who hiked in. You'll see similar stuff with less company at other spots. read more

Didn't make it down to the ocean monument. Made it to a bit past marker 4. This hike is no joke. As I was descending on a bumpy trail I remembered I had to hike back up too. It was a pretty hike with sightings and crossings of pigs, goats, mongoose, numerous birds, lizards. Be prepared with lots of water, go early, the humidity is rough. We packed a lunch in the car. Enjoy. read more

One of the BEST places to go snorkeling. My husband had come here years ago and loved it so much, we had to come back on this trip. There's only two ways to get here - by hike or by water (boat, kayak, etc). You can't just park here and expect to walk right to the water. That being said, we chose the hike (Captain Cook Monument/Ka'Awaloa Trail) - it's about a 3.7 round trip strenuous hike. It definitely had a good grade to it and a good chunk of it did not have shade cover. But you will get a beautiful view of the water and will probably see a bunch of wild goats. Definitely do this hike as early in the morning as you can because the sun can be brutal. And make sure you bring a good amount of water and some snacks. The snorkeling here was incredible. Beautiful coral and so much different sea life to explore. The water was a little rough to get into (so be careful) but was fine to swim and snorkel in once inside. This is a big stop for the boat tours, so even if there aren't that many people hiking down and on the shore, there's a chance there will still be a lot of people in the water. We were lucky enough to have a good day, and it was pretty empty. You'll have to leave your stuff on the beach when you go in, so definitely recommend bringing a water proof pouch to bring your valuables in with you. The hike to the water is downhill, so just be prepared for the rough hike back up when you're finished. Overall, if you're looking for great snorkeling, this is the best stop while on the Big Island. read more

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Tips: *Go early to get a parking space and to avoid the hottest part of the day. *There are no facilities here so we stopped off at the Shell Gas Station where we bought a few things used the bathroom outside. *Wear hiking boots as the trail has a lot of loose rocks causing you to slip or turn your ankle. *Experienced hikers are best suited for this trail. *There is no shame in taking frequent rest stops when returning uphill *Bring over a quart (liter) of water (per person) *Hide food well as there are a lot of mongooses patrolling the area. *En route to the monument, there are a lot goats and we saw a boar. *Bring your snorkel gear *Launching off the concrete barrier can be intimidating, but experienced snorkelers will have no problems. I wish Hawaii would make the launch easier so you have steps going into and out of the water rather than having sharp loose lava rocks to manage. *Because the water is clear, there are lots of sea life to be had including eels, octopus, and dolphins. *If any of the above doesn't sound interesting, go on a tour boat read more

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Don't hike this unless your an experienced hiker and bring lots of water and your scuba gear !

We hiked down the trail after parking on the side of the street. No restrooms and showers so make sure you bring everything you need. We like to bring a big gallon jug to rinse a bit before heading back up the trail, you'll want that after snorkeling. No garbage cans, so take everything back with you. The hike down to the monument is not too horrible, coming back up can be annoying if you don't get a good cloud cover. It's hot and dusty for some parts but mainly rocky. We wore flip flops, which I do not recommend. Wear some good hiking boots or tennis shoes. Sunblock and a ton of water is what you'll mainly need. We took our five year old and so we packed a bunch of snacks and it was enjoyable to just chill by the water. Snorkeling can be a real hit or miss as far as being able to see a lot of fishes, turtles and dolphins. If you are lucky you'll experience a bunch of marine life. I believe there are a lot of other beaches you could snorkel at without the hike that'll also be worth it. If you want some exercise the hike is great! Just be careful about the rocks. Enjoy!! read more

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We rented a boat and took it out to snorkel at the Captain Cook Monument. You park your boat in the deeper waters which are about 400 yards from the coast line. Then you swim over to the shallower waters to snorkel. It had been raining a lot the day before so the snorkeling waters were kind of cloudy. We saw a lot of fish swimming around. The colors were muted but it was pretty cool to see. The waters were warm and nice to swim in. The water wasn't crowded. There were a few boats and from what I can tell quite a few people meandering around the monument. We were with locals and we were told that you are not allowed to go on the monument. From our view from the boat, there were quite a few ham and eggers traipsing all over the monument. Practically climbing it. We never got on the land out of respect. From a boat its beautiful and water fine, jump in! read more

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Did this hike for 2 hours in and out without water and yeap ain't a good idea. tbh, we didn't search for this hike at all on how long or what to expect on the trail. This is the last shot before heading to Hilo. And no we did not see the actual monument coz we are so confused and people who's their doesn't even point us where to go despite the confusion on our faces looking for Captain Hook's monument. I still recommended you to hike this as this is only an easy-moderate hike. The trailhead though ain't that comfy. A tall wild grass welcomes you and the trail gets narrower as you forward. The view is great though and will make you gasp! Just make sure to wear proper gear and bring lotsa plenty of water! This is also a spot for snorkeling and people hiking here got their own. Water is pretty clean and I heard that you can rent a kayak instead of hiking the trail which I think is better way to do it. Overall a nice hike to do when in Kona. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow yeeps. read more

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This was my favorite thing to do during my trip to the Big island. I was warned by my GF and online videos about how tough the hike is. The hike is almost exactly 2 miles each way per my apple watch. You lose reception for a bunch of the trail but there's reception at the beach and at the beginning. The beginning half of the trail down is shaded so it gives a false sense of ease since it's cool and shaded but then you lose the shade and the trail becomes a lot more rocky. I honestly didn't think the trail was that bad but it's also not easy if you have bad knees or aren't conditioned. I thought going down was harder than coming up because it would hurt me knees going down hill on rocky roads. Going up is very hot though especially after snorkeling for a few hours and getting tired. You can take your time and there's trees where you can sit and rest. The hike down took about 1 hour and the hike up took about 90 mins to 2 hours with resting. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Overall, the hike is well worth it. I rather do this any day rather than paying for an expensive boat rental. Just remember to bring lots of fresh water to drink as well as face/sun coverings like a big hat or even umbrella and nice hiking shoes. I saw a few people hiking in flip flops and I have no idea how they expect to come back. read more

Really cool! So me and my family decided to go see this because our guide app told us about it. It was a decently tough hike but it was worth it. The hike back up around 11:00am was grueling. We were being roasted by the sun and it's eat stepper than you'd realize on your way down. Snorkeling was great and water felt good. Just make sure you are PLENTY hydrated and bring water and sunscreen. Remember that the sun is more direct nearer the equator and the up to an hour or more it may take to get back up with little shade and direct sunlight, could cause you to overheat or burn which isn't fun. Trust me, you don't want to find out for yourself. read more

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Unless you're in great Shape, this hike down and back from the monument is extremely taxing. Once at the monument wow! Take a boat instead. read more

Awesome hike and amazing snorkelling just remember to wear your proper shoes! We saw goats, pigs and chickens on this hike, took about an hour to go down and 45 minutes to get back up. The snorkelling was amazing, huge schools of yellow Tang and other fish which would swim right up to you sooner even nibbled my toes! I would have given 5 stars if there was a ladder or better way to get in the water, we got rashed up pretty bad by the lava rocks. read more

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The trek was not easy, but doable for us. The views at the end were beautiful, but we definitely should have packed snorkel gear. Also, we should have packed some band-aids, or just brought some swim shoes, because the lava rock chewed up our feet. Dont recommend if you're not in decent shape or used to hiking. Also, don't bring a bunch of stuff, because it is a long hike. Most of the other reviews were helpful. read more

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Honestly. Not my idea of vacation, but I have done this trail twice. If you are going here for snorkeling, there are better places (Two Step and Muana Kea) in big island. No bathrooms here either. If you really must hike here, bring hiking shoes!!! I have seen people fall wearing flip flops and crocs!!! Like they did not even do any research on this trail because it is considered a hard trail. Going down can be dangerous because of loose rocks. I also recommend bringing hiking poles! Bring lots of water!!! We brought 2L each which was barely enough for the two of us. So maybe add another liter on top of what you planned to bring because it gets hot on the way back up. Snorkeling was great in 04/2021 because of COVID. Corals had time to heal (recommending watching "The Year Earth Changed"). We saw black tip reef sharks and plenty of fish. I went back this May. I barely saw any fish! Everything looked so... dead. It looked quite sad. Made the hiking back up difficult knowing we went here for nothing. So disappointing. Oh and the kayak company there makes it seem like they own the place when all the beaches in Hawaii are open PUBLIC. They scrape the corals with kayaks and step all over the corals yet blame the people that hiked down. I feel like corals would be healthier if these kayak companies weren't allowed to "park" their kayaks. read more

This hike is not for the faint of heart. It's 100 percent downhill on the way down and 100 percent uphill on the way back. Highly suggest wearing hiking boots as there are loose rocks and dirt you will slip on. Saw some people hiking in flip flops... thought they were hating life in my head. The hike down offers immense snorkel opportunities. The best the Big Island has to offer. There are a lot of sea urchins around. Do not get in the water by walking on the rocks. If you go to the end of the poured concrete and rock wall you can jump in and then also climb out of the water there. Highly suggest bringing fins as well as water shoes. The lava rock is very hot and will not be pleasant to walk on... speaking from experience. There are lots of mongoose there so be sure to secure your bags tightly they will try to run off with your food. You will encounter wild hogs as well as wild goat. We came across a very big and very aggressive male goat luckily we were able to scare him off by making a lot of noise. No bathrooms be sure to go before you head down. Or if you go on the way bring a trash bag to take your papers with you. All in all so worth it very rewarding. Limited parking so either get there early or just wait until someone leaves we got lucky and pulled up right as someone was walking to their car. read more

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Amazing snorkeling! And a monster hike. Man up and do it. Sure it's tuff, but bring hiking shoes, water and rock it. Gorgeous views too. Saw a turtle. read more

Absolutely enjoyed hiking down to the Captain Cook Monument, seeing it up close, and then going back up. Beware of the long tall grass as you start the trail; wear proper hiking shoes, and have plenty of water with you. For me, this trail was relatively a lot easier than it would be for others who may not hike as much as I do. This is also a good place to go swimming or snorkeling. Parking is off the road, right at the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Ali'i Drive. Allow about 2-3 hours altogether. read more

My family and I hiked in to the monument and it took us about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The beginning of the trail is overgrown with lots of brush, and there was a very nice lady volunteer in there trying to clear it out for visitors. By the time you get to marker 5-6, the views are breathtaking! There is a lot of loose gravel and rocks on the descent so be careful there. The monument was crowded but we took a few pics. What I didn't know is there is no walk in beach access to snorkel. You have to jump off a stone platform to get in the water and someone should be on shore to help you out with your gear as there are only small toe holds on the rock. When we were there, at least three boat tours anchored there- there must have been a hundred people in the water trying to snorkel together! The hike back up was absolutely horrendous- it was sunny, midday and all uphill. Many people including us were stopped all along the trail to catch our breath and find shade. I would not recommend this excursion, seems like a tourist trap to me and there are better snorkeling spots on the Island. read more

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The hike down was fast and fun! Met up with a lady who was cutting down the overgrown brush, far too much for her to handle alone! The snorkeling was great and even got to se an octopus!! The hike back up, not for the weak!! Definitely would recommend!! read more

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Hiked down Kaawaloa Trail .. trailhead overgrown with Elephant grass. A load of rocks scattered upon trail by pigs n the little foot traffic, so n be watchful. Also the long grass can get caught up on footing so be careful. Not much commercial boats nor kayaks at the Bay. Foot traffic- 2 groups walked up while we walked down at 9am. 1 lady with a small dog, 2 gentlemen feeding the wildlife which at their food in their backpacks . Young couple with children and a little kayak! At noon. A bunch of young adults came on down. Everyone practiced Social Distancing from other groups!! Aloha ñ Mahalo! read more

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I only saw the monument from the other side of the bay but look up drunk history and watch a video about it. The sunset is gorgeous and there's pretty easy access to the water with minimal parking. read more

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We did the hike to the monument and bay with our one year old son. I was initially so scared by some reviews that I initially decided not to do it, but then got FOMO and decided to make the trek. Overall I thought it was great! To have a good time on the hike, it is just important to be prepared- this includes lots of water, proper footwear, and having the mindset that it is going to be an actual hike with elevation and not just a short walk to the beach in flip flops. On the way down, it took us around one hour. We started at 8 am, so it was still a little shady and not too hot. The section from markers 5-7 seemed to be the most steep. When we got to the bottom, there was a nice shady area to set up for my son to play while my husband and i took turns snorkeling. The snorkeling was great- super clear and lots of fish, but it was a little crowded. I wish we could have stayed longer, but we wanted to get up before it was too hot and to let the baby have a nap. The way up took around an hour and a half. It wasnt nearly as bad as i thought, but i was also mentally prepared for the worst! There were a lot of beautiful views and i got some great pictures. We brought 5 liters of water which was way too much- but better safe than sorry. read more

The beach at the end of this hike is absolutely beautiful. It's secluded and the only way to get there is to hike down or take a boat. The hike down is also gorgeous. The reason for my rating is the hike is extremely hard. The way down is easy but the way up is very very hard. I haven't seen many reviews saying it's hard so I wanted to say, I wouldn't recommend to do this with kids and brings lots of water! The hike down is okay because it is pretty much downhill. The hike up is very hard and at some spots there is not much coverage from the sun so it is extremely hot. I saw many people attempt the hike and turn back after 20 minutes or so. Would not do this hike again but I'm glad I did it once because there is a great variety of fish to look at while snorkeling. read more

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If you really want to see this, take the boat! The walk is not easy. It's a well beaten trail, but loose rocks and uneven terrain are not ideal walking conditions. The monument itself is defaced. It was disappointing to see. read more

We didn't see any more here than we had seen at Two Step Beach but we did have to kayak for 40 minutes and capsized twice on the way back. It was a pretty dangerous and traumatic experience. We got back to the landing and saw people launching with toddlers. I hope they survive. read more

Best seen from a boat, but it can be hiked to also. Please, if you're going to hike, take it seriously. Wear proper footwear, you drop 1,300 feet in elevation in less than 2 miles, then don't forget, you have to climb out, going up 1,300 feet in less than 2 miles. No part of this trail is smooth or flat, other than the very last part, at the bay itself. No services at all, no water available, no bathrooms. Leave the chairs and ice chest in the car, bring lots of water, snorkel and mask- the water and marine life is the finest in the world! I live at the top of this trail and I have seen 5 air rescues this year, because people haven't taken it seriously. read more

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BEAUTIFUL SCENERY BUT such a terrible hike. Be ready for a VERY ROUGH hike back up. There's basically no shade at all during the hike and it's so hot. The elevation gain is crazy and it's over 1,200 ft for 1.5 miles straight. Wear LOTS of sunscreen and bring LOTS of water and some snacks if you plan on doing the hike. If I would've known about how bad the hike was gonna be, I would've paid whatever amount just to take a snorkeling tour out to that area! I wouldn't recommend bringing kids. read more

A great area to snorkel. Rent a kayak from Ehu and Kai Adventures and paddle your way there early before it gets crowded. We got there around 8:30 AM and it was perfect. This was definitely one of our favorite snorkel spots! The water was crystal clear! read more

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The hike is very strenuous - it's true.., however the snorkeling at the bottom is amazing and secluded! Plus, when you get back up to the top the sense of accomplishment cannot be beat! I wore lots of sunscreen, no sun burn and went early in the morning - 7 am. That's the best way. read more

This is way better than the Captian Cook monument in Anchorage! Ok, so maybe the actual concrete *monument* isn't as nice. (it's just a concrete obelisk, rather than a concrete dude) But that's really not the point here, people. The point is: this place has some of the best snorkeling on the island with some of the smallest crowds on the island. I guess the easy 2 miles hike discourages lazy resort travelers from coming down here. Things I liked here: - relatively secluded feel - TONS of mongoose! I love these invasive little bandits! - Snorkeling that will make you feel like you're in a fancy salt water aquarium: yellow tang, trigger fish, parrot fish, and the Hawaiin state fish (not going to spell it out!) for DAYS! - gentle waves make swimming easy I highly recommend hiking out at sunset. The 1,300 ft of gain back to the car is much more bearable without the heat of the mid-day sun. read more

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This was one of the spots i wanted to see when me and boyfriend did our cruising.The feel i had was history people lived here back in the days.The Heiau and history facing the captain cook monument is sacred.No one is allowed to trespass.We couldnt do the hike to the monument but we got to see it from afar.Reading the history of this place made u feel how sacred this land is and the lives that lived here.Im so glad i got the chance to see this spot.Imagine back in the days we wouldnt have been allowed to walk the grounds.I have so much respect towards Hawaiian history and lives that was here before us.Id definetly come back again.Love the feel of old hawaii. read more

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It's definitely the combination of the brush-like hike down and up along with the Crystal-clear blue waters and remoteness that make this spot well worth a half day visit. Set aside 45min-1 hour to go down and a good 1-1.25 hrs to sweat your way back up. (Along with however much time you'll need to snorkel, picnic and take a looksee at the Captain Cook monument). Helpful notes: -wear pants or longer shorts for the hike as the tall (as in 8-10 feet tall) grass on each side (and in the middle) of the path can be on the scratchy side. But, don't wear too much, seeing that the path is hike down dried up lava rock it can get quite toasty. -pack plenty of water -be prepared for no bathrooms -wear water shoes or something with hard bottoms- I ended up wearing my tennis shoes into the water -load on the sunscreen -if you can, start out early in the morning to beat the heat -the beggining of the path is painted in hard-to-see green paint on the edge of the road -if you have an underwater camera, don't leave home without it! The water is ridiculously clear and offers plenty of opportunities to see fish, coral and, if you're lucky, sea turtles and so on. read more

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I had no idea I was going to see the "monument" as we were just on a snorkel trip to Kealakekua Bay with some visiting friends. I've heard about it, seen a few pics, but never took interest in making a special trip to see it, so this was a nice surprise. The monument looks like a very miniature version of the Washington Monument. It sits by its lonesome self amongst kiawe trees at the bottom of a high cliff right at the water's edge. Its not accessible by car, only by walking down the steep cliff which is about an hour long, so I overheard, or by swimming up to it from shore which is quite far as kayaks and floating boards are supposedly banned from the bay. While we didn't go up to the site, there were a bunch of people hanging out in front of the monument and playing in the water, who I assumed did the hike, while another group of people swam after abandoning their kayaks somewhere across the bay and joined them. OVERALL: Difficult access, good to see from afar. read more

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It's a 3.8-mile hike each way with 1,400 ft in elevation change. If you're not in great shape or don't hike often then please take into consideration how hard this might be for you. There are no bathrooms, there is nowhere to get water. Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water. Don't wear hiking sandals, wear sneakers with good tread or hiking boots. The hike is beautiful with many different environments that you pass. Jungle, tall grass, lava rock mountains, and ocean. When you get to the bottom, snorkeling is amazing. Crystal clear water, amazing coral reef with tons of fish and activity. The way down isn't too bad, but the way up... awful. Physically the hardest thing I've ever done, I thought I was going to die. Felt like I was going to pass out. Make sure you go when it is not too hot (I was very lucky it wasn't the middle of the day). Go in the early morning when it's cool, don't risk doing it in the evening because if you get stuck in the dark I can't even imagine how hard it would be to get back to the top. Very dangerous. If you're still reading this, take this review seriously. I read one about someone thinking they were going to die and I laughed it off, don't do what I did. I don't regret going, but I would never ever, ever, do it again. read more

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