Mt. Alava Trail
A 7-mile roundtrip hike to the top of Mt. Alava, offering scenic panoramic vistas of the entire island.
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Mt. Alava Trail Details
Hike through the rainforest, ascending through thick vegetation with ample opportunity to view fruit bats and other types of birds. About halfway up is a banana and coconut plantation with great views of the northwest side of the island. Head up the rest of the trail to reach the top, where you'll be gifted with incredible panoramic views of the entire island. To get to the trailhead, head to Fagasa Pass, located just 1.2 miles from Route 001 in Pago Pago.
Difficulty
High
Distance
7 miles
Estimated time
3.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mt. Alava Trail
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Mount Alava Adventure Trail
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