Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/28/2022
The hike begins at an unsigned road beside Mapelehu Stream. Parking can be tricky to find as there is no shoulder along the road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/28/2022
The path first heads up the dirt road passing a mango grove to the east.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/28/2022
The hike remains beneath the shade of the trees.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/28/2022
Upon reaching the first driveway to the right, an easy-to-miss sign to the left points to where the path veers into the forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/28/2022
The trail becomes a sometimes rough single track as it pass through the forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/28/2022
A stream crossing heads to an ascent toward the heiau.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/28/2022
The edges of the heiau soon come into view beside the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/28/2022
The first views of the historic structure hide the perspective of just how immense the structure is.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/28/2022
Views across the top of the heiau.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/28/2022
The historic altar was used as a site for human sacrifices.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/28/2022
Ili'ili'opae Heiau.