This hike rewards you with six different beaches, three of which are rated among the best on the island. Along the way the trail passes through pleasant shoreline with coast views, rough lava fields, residential areas and the manicured grounds of the Mauna Kea resort. There's a somewhat ugly section of badlands just before the last beach at the far point of the hike. As an option, you can skip the last beach and turn back early for a shorter hike that avoids this part.

open accessyear-roundany vehicle