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Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Morning light over Gillins Beach with Haupu above from the bluff near the trailhead.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
The large natural pool is filled at high tide and empties at its east end like a waterfall.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
Close up of the waterfall-like feature that empties the large natural tidal pool.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Close up of the waterfall-like feature that empties the large natural tidal pool.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
The large natural pool is filled at high tide and empties at its east end like a waterfall.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
Gentle waves are broken by an offshore reef allowing gentle waters at the east end of the beach.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
Gentle waves are broken by an offshore reef, allowing gentle waters at the east end of the beach.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
Gentle waves are broken by an offshore reef, allowing gentle waters at the east end of the beach.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
Early morning light at the rocky east end of the beach with Haupu, the peak, in the clouds.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
The trail atop the bluff from the parking area to the beach.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
There is a vacation rental property right on the beach, the only one in sight.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
From the east end of the beach looking west toward the bluff and trailhead.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
From the east end of the beach looking west toward the bluff and trailhead.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Close up of Kawelikoa Point from the east end of the beach.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Morning light over Gillins Beach's east cove and Haupu.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
Morning light over Gillins Beach's east cove and Haupu.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
A broad beach between the east end of the main beach and the secluded cove.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Long exposure of the sweeping storm clouds over Haupu and Gillins Beach from atop the bluff near the trailhead.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Close up of rain clouds with a plane on approach.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Rain ignited at sunrise as seen from the bluff near the trailhead.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Storm clouds and sunrise color.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Sunrise color behind Kawelikoa Point as seen from the bluff near the trailhead.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Rough coastline below the bluff near the trailhead.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
Rough coastline below the bluff near the trailhead.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Long exposure of the rain clouds and Gillins Beach from atop the bluff near the trailhead.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Access to Gillins Beach through the trees from the Makauwahi Cave entrance trail.
Daniel Sherman
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06/24/2019
Horseback riding tours are popular on the beach.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
Horseback rides are offered from the nearby private ranch as seen from the trailhead.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/24/2019
Gravel, roadside parking at the end of the access road. No signs or facilities are present.