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Tuafanua Trail
An adventurous trail lead hikers to a hidden coastline.
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Tuafanua Trail Details
The Tuafanua Trail switchbacks up from Vatia Village through the rainforest until reaching a hidden coastline. The ridge top offers ocean views before steeply descending via ladders and ropes to a secluded rocky beach with views of Pola Island. Note that entering the beach here is dangerous due to swift currents. To get to the trailhead, head to the Vatia School (ie, Mount Alava Elementary). The trail starts just before the school. The trail (and school) is closed on Sundays.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.2 miles
Estimated time
45 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tuafanua Trail
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0.4 mi away
Lower Suma Ridge Trail
An interpretive .4 mile roundtrip trail ending at an archaeological site.
0.7 mi away
Pola Island Trail
A short, .1 mile roundtrip hike to a beach view of Pola Island.
0.7 mi away
Vaiava Strait Natural Landmark
A naturally eroded strait between Tutuila's mainland and Pola Island.
