Pololu Valley Trail, from the lookout down to the valley takes less than 30 mins to walk. Yes, north on #19 which connects to #270, through Hawi and then to Pololu. Of course, Waipi'o is the better hike. I was looking at directions on google maps and was thinking of driving back to hotel area via Waimea. If I could only choose one, which would you recommend? We were incredibly disappointed. Enjoy this 0.9-mile out-and-back trail near Kapaau, Hawaii. You can extend the hike by going up to the next overlook, too. Fortunately there are enough people with this issue to sustain a lively business of Waipio Valley tours that take people down to the valley floor. However, now I'm wondering if we should even do the horse tour if we plan on hiking to Pololu. On the way to Pololu, you can visit Lapakahi State Historical Park and the Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Special Event: Q&A with Rudi Schreiner, President, Co-Founder & Co-Owner - AmaWaterways River Cruises. Awesome. Explore and enjoy, and then turn back and walk down to the shore of the ocean. The Hwy ends at a viewpoint that overlooks the valley with its scenic backdrop of steeply scalloped coastal cliffs spreading out to the east. We share our favorite tips and images on Instagram, click here to go to our instagram account. Image credit: Georgios Tsiminis. 3. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Yeah, it was, interesting I had been through the Northridge 'quake in SoCa, too, with some other lesser quakes. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. The road down to Waipio valley is one of the steepest roads on the island and quite a ride! Swimming at either beach is dangerous (rip currents & undertow), so you'd want to limit your swimming to beaches on the S. Kohala coast on the way there or back. Bird Strike Causes American Flight to Return to Columbus, Hyatt Breaks into Upper-Midscale Market with Hyatt Studios, Another Technical Issue Delays Southwest Flights, United Reveals Historic Expansion of Service in South Pacific, Food Fight: Baseball Players Complaint Against United Sparks Online Debate, Mishandled Bags, Oversales Increased in 2022, ANA and IHG Hotels Deepen Commercial Agreement in Japan, World of Hyatt Announces the Return of Bonus Journeys, New Tool Aims to Help Travelers Get Most from Hotel Points, Turn Quick Points into Free Nights Faster with Hilton Hotels Limited Offer, Delta Sky Club Celebrates Kansas City Lounge Opening, American Express Unveils Refreshed Centurion Lounge Experience in Seattle, Delta Air Lines Plans to Make Sky Clubs More Exclusive, Oneworld Partners American and British Airways Open JFK Terminal 8, United Airlines Opens Grab-and-Go Fly Club in Denver, Experts Agree: Alcohol Should Stay Off Aircraft. Definitely Pololu, and definitely hike down to the beach, its beautiful from above but awesome when your down at sea level. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. Lots of roots and rocks, not too steep. The one-lane Waipio Valley Road offers only a few spots where vehicles can inch by each other. Coming from Waimea, head east on Hwy 19 until you reach Honokaa and follow the signs for Highway 240. Polol Valley Big Island Hikes Beautiful short hike to the shore, great views on the way down.
