Secret Jungle Tide Pool Short Hike (Private)
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- In addition to my teaching, you'll have time to explore/relax privately.
- Elevation gain on the hike offers amazing coastal views.
- The tide pool is like an infinity pool overlooking cliffs. A miracle of nature.
- In the pool: fish, hermit/rock crabs, sea cucumbers, shrimp, snails, shells etc.
- The pool is calm/safe with a deep (4-7 ft.) and shallow (1-4 ft.) area.
Activity location
- Hilo
- Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 15-121 Kahakai Blvd, Pāhoa, HI 96778, USA | Park on Papio St. on the side of the road in front of Waiakahi'ula Beach Park. You will need to turn left onto Papio St. 40 feet before the GPS endpoint. I'll be in a black Nissan Xterra. There's a porta-potty there but nowhere else on the hike. If you are taking an Uber to the meeting point, you can ride with me to the trailhead (4 people maximum), or you can message me and I'll give you a new meeting point address.
- Pāhoa, Hawaii, United States
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Pāhoa: Short Private Hike To Secret Jungle Tide Pool
- 2h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- Guidance to the tide pool and time in the pool.
- Teaching about the pool's ecosystem and the local environment.
- Recommendations for what else to do on Big Island.
- Transport
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
What you can expect
- On the hike, sea turtles are a common sight in the ocean.
- The pool fills when waves hit the cliffs, sending water into the air like a blowhole.
- The tide pool's water is crystal clear. You'll be alone because this spot is so unknown. You control how long we stay there.
- The pool has unique snails called “opihi”, spaghetti worms, pink algae, seaweed, and cool rocks.
Some info about me: My name is Josh; I'm 32; I moved to Big Island in 2018; I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill (philosophy); I live off-grid.
The hike is composed of jungle, boulder fields, lava fields, & lava hills. The lava is rough & jagged. Some parts of the hike are flat, others more rugged. A few sections require you to ascend/descend a small hill of solid lava rock. There's always a place to put your feet/hands & the lava is stable. In terms of difficulty, some rate the hike as intermediate while others rate it in between intermediate & difficult. Some sections require light scrambling. I don't recommend this hike for anyone with a disability/children under 8. The exact lower age cut-off depends on the child/parent. There's no upper age cut-off or fitness requirement. Many people who are out of shape have succeeded.
The tide pool is formed from a basin of lava. The lava is rough & jagged. While the pool is often full, sometimes it's partially full. Almost always there's an area to submerge yourself. Rarely, the levels are too low or the conditions too rough for swimming (and there's still plenty to explore in the area then).
There are no ticks and very few bugs or mosquitoes.
Location
Activity location
- Hilo
- Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 15-121 Kahakai Blvd, Pāhoa, HI 96778, USA | Park on Papio St. on the side of the road in front of Waiakahi'ula Beach Park. You will need to turn left onto Papio St. 40 feet before the GPS endpoint. I'll be in a black Nissan Xterra. There's a porta-potty there but nowhere else on the hike. If you are taking an Uber to the meeting point, you can ride with me to the trailhead (4 people maximum), or you can message me and I'll give you a new meeting point address.
- Pāhoa, Hawaii, United States