HIT A HIKING TRAIL With a relatively unspoiled valley and beach that are magnets for hiking, snorkeling and camping, Ahupuaa o Kahana State Park (52-222 Kamehameha Hwy https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/ahu puaa-o-kahana-state-park/) is one of Hawaii’s few publicly owned ahupua’a (ancient Hawaiian land division). The thousands of acres contain two trails North Shore 274 Past Sunset Beach at 59-024 Kamehameha Hwy., Ted’s Bakery (808-638-8207) garners rave reviews for decadent chocolate haupia (coconut) cream pie. Now sold in larger grocery stores across Oahu, the dessert still finds devotees driving to the North Shore for a slice. Hours are Daily 0800-1830. that vary in intensity. Kapaeleele Koa/Keaniani Lookout Trail (easy to moderate) is a 1.2-mile loop delivering stunning views of Kahana Bay. The tougher Nakoa Trail (moderate to difficult) loops through a tropical rain forest and crosses Kahana Stream in three spots. This trail also has WWII military bunkers used in the training of soldiers. Be sure to stick to the marked trail and note that this is also a public hunting area! Laie Point, North Shore near Polynesian Cultural Center The Mormon Temple in Laie 3
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