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Kahakuloa Head Bouldering

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Areas in Kahakuloa Head

Caudal Peduncle Boulder 4

Kahakuloa Head & Kahekili's Leap 0

Rummikube, The 1

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Elevation:	200 ft	61 m
GPS:	20.99926, -156.54473 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The boulders at Kahakuloa Head lay in the saddle between Kahakula Head and Pu'u Kahuli'anapa. Like everything else on the islands the boulders are volcanic in origin, but have a smooth sandstone texture. The boulders are highly featured with flakes, knobs, and honeycomb pockets, and a generous coating of lichen.

Getting There

Drive Hwy 340 east of the sleepy town of Kahakuloa to a pullout, on the left, just past mile marker #14. Park in the turnout and walk north toward the ocean. The boulders are 100 yards from the parking area in a U-shaped valley that hangs above the angry ocean and the 'Au 'Au Channel.