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Hawaiʻi County

Spencer Beach – Mauna Kea Beach loop from Kawaihae

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Hawaiʻi County

Spencer Beach – Mauna Kea Beach loop from Kawaihae

Hard

4.0

(2)

13

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Spencer Beach – Mauna Kea Beach loop from Kawaihae

01:58

7.34km

60m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.83 km for 170 m

After 5.32 km for 170 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

45 m

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

In the area are the ruins of an ancient Hawaiian temple. In the Visitor Center there are many copies and large display boards.

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2

405 m

Spencer Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice sandy beach. It's better to go into the water with shoes, there are some sea urchins.

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3

3.41 km

Mauna Kea Beach

Highlight • Beach

Mauna Kea Beach, also knows as Kaunaʻoa Beach, is one of those typical beaches that you expect when visiting Hawaiʻi. Beautiful white sand meets the blue ocean and makes this …

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5.93 km

Mauumae Beach

Beach

5

7.16 km

Spencer Beach Park

Highlight • Beach

Spencer Beach has soft, white sandy shores, calm water, bathrooms, and nearby parking. Samuel M Spencer Beach Park is a great daytime destination for beachgoers or a nighttime destination for …

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7.34 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

1.23 km

1.07 km

352 m

145 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

1.85 km

1.11 km

659 m

553 m

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Tuesday 2 June

30°C

22°C

56 %

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