(Ka Lae)South Point Road

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(Ka Lae)South Point Road is a short offroad trail that travels to the southernmost point in the US, on Hawaii's southernmost (and largest) island. The southern tip of "the big island" (Island of Hawai'i) has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. It has been reported that this is where t...Read More
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Highlights of (Ka Lae)South Point Road

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Scenic Category IconScenic
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Highest Elevation
71 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
South Point Road
Nearest Town
Nā‘ālehu
Nearest Services
Nā‘ālehu
Management Agency
South Point Park
District

Overview

(Ka Lae)South Point Road is a short offroad trail that travels to the southernmost point in the US, on Hawaii's southernmost (and largest) island. The southern tip of "the big island" (Island of Hawai'i) has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. It has been reported that this is where the Polynesians originally came ashore between 400AD and 750 AD. The scenic landscape includes grassy plains, large windmills, cliffs with divers, a historical lighthouse and beautiful beaches.

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8 Waypoints
26 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
1 Community Reviews
1 Video
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