Pololū Valley Trail (Black Sand Beach Hike)

• Access: End of Akoni Pule Hwy 270 (Kapaʻau)

• Drive: ~20 min

• Why: Descending through ironwood forest to a black-sand shore where the mountains breathe into the sea.

• Mana / Element: Very High • Earth / Water / Spirit

• Notes: 0.75 mi each way, steep grade; bring good shoes and water.