Honokaaのおすすめツーリングルート

The steep, short road down to Waipio valley itself is (February 2024) only open to Hawaiʻi residents with ID and driving 4WD. No hikers or cyclists permitted.

Laupāhoehoe Beach Park is on the Hamakua coastline, with Laupahoehoe Point as the main attraction. The name translates to “leaf of lava" and was formed by ancient pāhoehoe, or smooth lava, where the small town of Laupahoehoe was built. This park has ocean views, breaking surf, lava rocks, and lush plant life. On April 1st, 1946, there was an earthquake in Alaska that caused a tsunami with three tidal waves that hut here, wrecked a lot of Hilo, and killed 159 people, including 21 schoolchildren and three teachers in Laupahoehoe. Here it is. a memory for them.

Laupāhoehoe Beach Park was destroyed by a tsunami in 1946, so there are a few memorials here. 20 students and 4 teachers were lost during the natural disaster. This Beach Park has amazing ocean panoramas, rocky surf, and lava rocks surrounded by lush vegetation.

Hāmākua Forest Reserve Jeep road navigates its way through very dense forest. The trail itself is pretty bumpy with a leaf floor, similar to a Pacific Northwest trail in the fall. A mountain bike or something with some 26x2.2+ tires would be ideal. This trail is best left to dry conditions due to the mud that can form.

Old Mamalahoa Hwy is a paved scenic road that navigates through Hawaiian jungle and open fields. Throughout the ride you can catch glimpses of the pacific through the trees. If you continue along Old Mamalahoa Hwy, you'll eventually find yourself passing a cafe where they sell smoothies, bagels, and other snacks.

There is a large farmers market here open sundays 9am to 2pm. There is a nice mix of local foods, produce, and hard goods! For those ballin' on a budget, this market accepts SNAP and EBT.

Only open on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Hamakua Harvest Farmers Market is at the junction of Mamalahoa Highway 19 and Mamane St Highway 240 on a short side detour on Paau Hua Camp Road. This farmers market is a great way to support local businesses. The mission of this farmers market, as quoted from hamakuaharvest.org, is "to promote and advance Hāmākua agriculture by supporting local farmers, enriching the region’s social fabric, and promoting healthy rural lifestyles for the benefit of Hāmākua’s communities, economy, and environment." So come by and grab a bite after a long ride!

The Old Mamalahow Highway is a four-mile section of roadway sometimes just referred to as the “Scenic Route.” The road connects the towns of Waimea and Honokaa and was once the main connector before Highway 19 was built. Visitors travel the more windy road through rainforests and open green land. Bikers can get views of Onomea Bay and cross several century-old bridges. Keep an eye out for remnants of old sugar mills and enjoy the crossings of the Hakalau Stream system.