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By John Fischer, About.com Guide to Hawaii Travel since 1997

Hiking the Pololu Valley Trail on the Big Island of Hawaii

Tuesday September 2, 2008
At the end of Highway 270 in the Big Island's North Kohala region, past the quaint towns of Hawi and Kapa'au, you'll find the Pololu Valley.

The best way to see all that this area of the Big Island has to offer is to hike down the four mile trail to the valley floor 1000 feet below. The path takes you through groves of hau and ironwood trees, marshland and across the valley stream which, depending on recent rainfall, may be easy to cross or even set off from the shoreline by a sandbar. You'll then arrive at the valley's black sand beach, a favorite spot for family outings.

Join me for a Hike down the Pololu Valley Trail on the Big Island of Hawaii

Pololu Valley photo by John Fischer.

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