Hawaii Island Na Ala Hele Advisory Council (Department of Land and Natural Resources)

Hawai‘i Island Nā Ala Hele Advisory Council Meeting

Aso ma le Taimi Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM
Nofoaga DOFAW Hilo Baseyard 19 E. Kawili St., Hilo, HI
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What's Being Discussed

The Hawai'i Island Nā Ala Hele Advisory Council — the volunteer advisory group for the state's trail and access program on Hawai'i Island — is holding its regular meeting on September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Topics include:

  • An update on revising the Nā Ala Hele Program Plan, last updated in 1991
  • Status reports on specific trails, including Pololū, Muliwai, Puna, and Makāula-ʻOʻoma trails, as well as newly added trails like Koaiʻa Loop and Kalōpā
  • Updates on public access issues in the Hilo Forest Reserve area
  • Progress on the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail corridor
  • Updates on budget and legislation affecting the program
  • Subcommittee reports on off-highway vehicle (OHV) areas, Waipiʻo Valley Access Road, and a site known informally as "Narnia" near the Wailuku River Confluence
  • Updates on revising program rules (HAR 13-130)
  • Discussion of the Hawaiʻi County General Plan and its impact on trails and access
  • A proposal for a new Punahoa State Park

Decisions Expected

  • Possible approval of meeting minutes from July 23, 2026
  • Possible vote to send a letter to the Hawaiʻi Board on Geographical Names regarding the Wailuku River Confluence site name
  • Possible vote to draft a letter about the Hawaiʻi County General Plan
  • Possible vote to recommend Topher Fast as a new council member

Who Should Pay Attention

  • Hikers, cyclists, and outdoor recreation users on Hawai'i Island
  • OHV and ATV riders interested in designated riding areas
  • Residents near Waipiʻo Valley, Wailuku River, or the proposed Punahoa State Park
  • Anyone interested in trail access, land use, or conservation planning

Faʻapefea Ona Auai

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