The drive from Kapalu around Nakalele Point and on to
Wailuku is extraordinary. After passing the pineapple fields
of Kapalua, you will see the famous surfing spot, Honolua
Bay and then Honokolau Valley. Nakalele Point and light
beacon is immediately after the valley.
Hike down the hill to the magnificent
blowhole below the beacon. The blowhole is the result of
the ocean wearing away the shore below the lava shelf. With
each wave, water is forced through a hole in the lava shelf
resulting in the "eruption" of water similar to a geyser.
The "blowing" of the water varies dramatically depending
on tide levels and wave action. High tide and strong surf
result in the best effects.
Useful Information:
The blowhole, point and light beacon can easily be
seen from the two trailheads without taking the hike.
Two trails lead down to the blowhole - the first and
longer trail called the Acid War Zone, leads down from
Highway 30 starting at a dirt parking lot on the side
of the road. The second and shorter trail begins less
than ½ mile from the first site and is marked by a dirt
pullout on the side of the road
Useful Information:
Use extreme caution when walking these trails as they
are rocky and descend steeply toward the ocean. Wear sturdy
shoes.
Be very careful around the blowhole as the waves and
resulting eruptions are unpredictable and dangerous.
DIRECTIONS:
Follow Highway 30 (Honoapi'ilani Highway) north from Kapalua.
The Acid War Zone trail is near Mile Marker #38 where a
gravel parking lot is located. A dirt, jeep road begins
the trail which takes approximately 30 minutes to hike.
The second trail to the blowhole is located ½ mile past
Mile Marker #38 and is marked by a dirt pullout along the
side of the road.
