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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/02/2021
The easy hike begins at the North Shore Dog Park, it first follows a private road before soon veering off.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/02/2021
The area was once used by the Kilauea Sugar Plantation. Today it is mostly private property with the trail meandering between parcels.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/02/2021
Much of the path heads beside or through mahogany groves.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/02/2021
Wai Koa Trail through the mahogany forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/02/2021
The path passes through ranch property, where horses may often be seen grazing along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/02/2021
The sign follows a series of corners and turns, however most of it tends to be well marked while it works its way toward the Stone Dam.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/02/2021
Wai Koa Trail passing through mahogany tree grove.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/02/2021
First views of the scenic Stone Dam area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/02/2021
Stone Dam waterfall and scenic pond.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/02/2021
The trail comes to an end just above the dam where locals frequently swing and swim in the pond to cool off.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/02/2021
Small statues and bamboo grove in the slopes above the dam site.