A walk from Spencer Beach Park to Hapuna

On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
The beach at Mauna Kea Resort.

A few days ago, I posted here an image from a recent walk along the coast to Hapuna beach. I thought I’d post more photos from that walk for this week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme of ‘Paths and Trails’ (more responses here), and for Becky’s Squares theme of “Walking” (more responses here).

On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
A sign marks the trail.
On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
The trail along the coast.
On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
The trail passes through open areas.

The trail crosses beaches large and small.

On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
Looking towards Mauna Kea Resort beach.
On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
A small beach on the trail.
On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
A sheltered cove along the trail.
On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
A view of Mauna Kea Resort beach.

Of course, besides the views I was on the alert for anything moving on the beach or in the air.

A Pallid Ghost crab on the beach.
Nenes flying overhead.

Other parts pass through trees and other vegetation.

On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
The trail passes through residential areas.
On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
Passing by a resident’s yard.
On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
Through the trees.
On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
Walking through the trees.
On the Ala Kahakai Trail between Spencer Beach Park and Hapuna
Back to the park.
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20 thoughts on “A walk from Spencer Beach Park to Hapuna”

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  4. BeckyB

    oh this is a great trail, much better than sitting on the beach under an umbrella. Thank you so much for taking us, and for the blue skies. Not seen blue for a few days now here

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    1. Graham Post author

      Thanks, Karen. I love those crabs. I sometimes get strange looks from beachgoers no doubt wondering why I’m taking photos of patches of sand! Little do they know.

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  11. Terri Webster Schrandt

    How wonderful to walk along these trails and see so much, Graham–sure keeps it interesting! I enjoyed my walks near Hilo Bay when I was there…hard to keep up a good pace when there are so many photo ops! Mauna Kea Resort looks great! Just checked it on google maps–not too far from you!

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