Near Kailua-Kona in Hawaii County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)

Ala Loa

State Site 10942 Ka'ūpūlehu Ahupua'a

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2017

1. Ala Loa Marker

Inscription. You are walking along a segment of the ala loa (long path), a Hawaiian foot trail that linked settlement areas along the coast from Kealakekua to Kawaihae. This segment of the trail was also identified as a traditional route for the huaka'i pō, a nighttime procession of the spirits of deceased residents of the area.

As you walk, take care not to disturb stones along the path.
This resource is protected under State Law, Chapter 6E-11 Hawai'i Revised Statutes.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 19° 49.341′ N, 155° 59.821′ W. Marker is near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in Hawaii County. Marker can be reached from Kaupulehu Drive near Aina Kaha Place, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72-100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua Kona HI 96740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waiulu Kīpuka (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Waiulu Kīpuka (about 600 feet away); Habitation Site (about 800 feet away); Offshore Ko'a Moi (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hawaiian Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Kupe'e Concentration (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kumukea/Kumukēhu Point (approx. 0.3 miles away); Imu Fishing Area (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kailua-Kona.

More about this marker. This marker is located on along a public access coastal path in front Four Season Resort Hualalai. The path may be accessed via an unnamed road located on the south side of the resort. Stop at the gate and ask for a pass and instructions to Kukio Beach.
The address given above is for the Four Season Resort.

Ala Loa and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2017

2. Ala Loa and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.