Māhāʻulepū Heritage Trail
Māhāʻulepū
A coastal trail starting at Shipwreck Beach, following wind-carved limestone cliffs, dunes and hidden coves, with a fossil cave near the end.
The Māhāʻulepū Heritage Trail begins at the eastern end of Shipwreck Beach (Keoneloa) in Poʻipū and runs east along wind-eroded limestone sea cliffs, dunes and pristine coves. It is about 3 km one way. Along the way you may see sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals, and in winter, humpback whales. Near the end, Makauwahi Cave is one of Hawaii's largest limestone caves, and many fossils have been unearthed there. The trail is mostly flat but has no shade, so bring water and sun protection. Admission is free.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Poʻipū Beach Park
- Old Kōloa Town
- Allerton & McBryde Gardens (NTBG)
- Spouting Horn
- Kauaʻi Helicopter Tours (Līhuʻe)
- Kauaʻi Coffee Company
- Wailua Falls
- Hanapēpē Town & Swinging Bridge