Kaneana Cave
Waianae, Hawaii
Hike
This cave is located at the base of a 200-foot outcropping of rock along Farrington Highway. The cave goes back approximately 100 yards and ends. Legend has it that the cave was the home of Nanue, the shark man.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Waianae, Hawaii
- Head north on HI-93Destination will be on the right(7.0 mi)
Take H1 West bound. Continue on H1 until it turns into Farrington Highway. Go through Waianea and Makaha. Kaneana Cave will be on your right about two miles before you get to Kaena Point State Park.
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