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Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area
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PHOTOS |
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FACTS |
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Activities:
Hiking, Heiau ruins |
Nearest Store,
Gas, Dining:
In Aiea, 2 miles away |
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Bathrooms:
Yes, Restrooms |
Parking:
Yes, close by |
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Best Time To Go:
All year, this is the sunny side of
the island. |
Time Allowed:
Maximum of five nights; CLOSED ON
THURSDAY |
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Other Facilities:
Covered pavilion with picnic tables,
outdoor grills, dishwashing area,
showers, covered pavilion, pay phone |
Water Available:
Yes |
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Nearby:
Camp H.M. Smith |
Type of Camping:
Tent only |
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Costs/Permits:
$5.00 per campsite per night |
Directions:
From Honolulu/Waikiki, take the H-1
Freeway west to Hwy. 78 (Moanalua
Freeway), exiting at Aiea (Exit
13A). Follow Moanalua Rd. to Aiea
Heights Dr. on the right. Proceed up
the hill to the end of the road,
where the park begins. The
campground is reached by driving
past the picnic area at the park
entrance and continuing up a one way
loop road. |
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More Information/Obtain Permits:
Click Here |
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OVERVIEW |
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Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area is a
384-acre park located approximately 12 miles
from Waikiki. Keaïwa Heiau is located at the
park entry. Continue along the paved park
road to the campgrounds, picnic areas, and
trailhead for the 'Aiea Loop Trail.
Groves of Norfolk pines and eucalyptus trees
create a forest recreation environment on
the hills above the town of 'Aiea and Pearl
Harbor. A resident caretaker near the front
gate should be contacted in the event of
emergencies.
There are 4 campsites available for tent
camping from Friday through Wednesday.
Keaiwa Heiau is a medicinal or healing heiau
(temple) known as a heiau ho'ola. At this
site, the kahuna (priest, expert)
specializing in healing would diagnose and
treat various illnesses and injuries. The
kahuna would also train haumana (students)
in the practice of la'au lapa'au, medicinal
healing using plants, fasting, and prayers.
Many of the plants and herbs were collected
from the neighboring forest while others
were planted around the heiau.
The name Keaiwa has been translated as
mysterious or incomprehensible. Perhaps,
this name refers to the fact that one could
not explain the powers of the kahuna and the
herbs used in healing.
It is unknown when this heiau was built but
one source suggests that it was constructed
in the 16th Century by Kakuhihewa, an ali'i
(chief) of O'ahu, and his kahuna Keaiwa. The
4-foot high stacked rock wall encloses the
sacred area that measures 100 by 160 feet.
Within the enclosure was a halau (large
thatched structure) built for the master
kahuna to store the medicinal implements and
train the students. Other features might
include hale (small thatched structure) and
a puholoholo (steam bath). |
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