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Hike to Makalawena Beach, Big Island, Hawaii

Makalawena Beach is a white-sand beaches, lava rock & tranquil waves are the draws at this remote cove with 2 lava pools. It's possible to hike to Makalawena beach from either the north or the south: Trailhead #1:The dirt road to Makalawena Beach is located just south of the paved road to Kua Bay, between mile markers 88 and 89. 2-wheel drive vehicles can park just off of the highway before the road begins to get rough. 4-wheel drive vehicles can continue for 1.6 miles ofveryrough road to a gate and small parking area just north of Makalawena Beach. Trailhead #2:Find the road to Mahai'ula Bay between the 90 and 91 mile markers. There are restrooms and picnic tables at this trailhead. There is no water.
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