Historic Hapa Trail Walk

Saturday, July 21:
Historic Hapa Trail Walk. An easy morning walk along historic Hapa Trail by the Koloa Community Association. Meet your tour guides at St. Raphael’s Church – this is the island’s oldest Catholic church, so your historical tour is off to a good start. Hapa Road Trail isn’t used anymore, but it was once a major route connecting Koloa and the Poipu area. Today, Hapa Trail has been designated by the County of Kaua`i as a pedestrian and bike way. On the walk, the guides will share many interesting stories about life in the plantation days and the Koloa Field System. They will share knowledge of archeological surveys, history and point out archeological sites and archeological preserves in the area. Following the walk, participants will enjoy more chances to “talk story”. The walk and tour is offered free of charge. Refreshments will be served. All walkers will receive a brochure with a history of the area east and west of Hapa Trail, learning about na wahi kupuna (archeological sites and preserves), as well as the ‘auwai system that irrigated the Koloa Field System. Hapa Trail t-shirts will be available for purchase. St. Raphael’s Church, 3011 Hapa Rd., Koloa.  9 a.m. to noon.  Free.  For information call (808) 742-1955 or visit https://www.kauaipath.org/.