Updated at 9:33 a.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Realigned Puakea Bay trail reopens on Big Island
Advertiser Staff
A realigned section of the Puakea Bay trail along the north Kohala coastline on the Big Island has been reopened by the Department of Land and Natural Resources.The trail alignment followed a coastal cliff that was weakened by the Oct. 15 earthquakes.
After consultation with DLNR's geologist, trails staff from DLNR's Division of Forestry and Wildlife created two new trail sections — 25 feet and 50 feet long, respectively — further inland, that connect to the original alignment.
Warning signs have been posted to inform hikers to stay mauka of a section of the ancient footpath because of its potential instability and possible collapse.
Access to the Puakea Bay trail section is possible via the Old Coast Guard Road at mile marker 19 in Kohala.
