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Sunlight breaks through the canopy and illuminates the flower on the trail.
Dec 1, 2019 near Aūa, AS
Waves crash into the shoreline on the beach at the end of the Pola Island Trail.
Dec 1, 2019 near Aūa, AS
When the trail ends on the beach, you get great views of Pola Island and the waves crashing into the rocky shoreline.
Dec 1, 2019 near Aūa, AS
Views of the ocean and hills across the strait sit off to the right side of the trail.
Dec 1, 2019 near Aūa, AS
The Pola Island trail follows an old road. You can drive out part of this road if you want, but a high clearance vehicle would be recommended.
Dec 1, 2019 near Aūa, AS
The trail passes through a stand of coconut trees, so watch your head for falling coconuts.
Dec 1, 2019 near Aūa, AS
The stairs and ropes ("ladders") make this part of the trail difficult. Take your time and enjoy the adventure.
Dec 1, 2019 near Aūa, AS
Views of Pola Island from the rocky beach.
Dec 1, 2019 near Aūa, AS
Hermit crab making his way across this rock.
Dec 1, 2019 near Aūa, AS
Waves crash into the shore as you emerge from the forest onto the rocky beach. The surf and currents are strong, so listen to the park services recommendation not to swim in this area.
Dec 1, 2019 near Aūa, AS
The trail descends into the forest underneath the canopy above.
Dec 1, 2019 near Aūa, AS
Western Samoa can be seen through a break in the trees.
Dec 1, 2019 near Pago Pago, AS
Large leafed plants line the trail, with beautiful patterns on them.
Dec 1, 2019 near Pago Pago, AS
The last half mile to a mile is pretty exposed as the forest opens up around the trail, so proper sun protection is recommended.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
The final push to the summit includes a climb up a series of steps. Some of the steps were in need of repair, so test the step before you put your full weight on it.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
Flowers bloom in November.
Dec 1, 2019 near Pago Pago, AS
The trail starts as a wider road before it starts to narrow in places to a singletrack that is overgrown in areas. The first part of the trail is shaded, providing relief from the sun.
Dec 1, 2019 near Pago Pago, AS
Ferns are common throughout the trail due to the wet climate.
Dec 1, 2019 near Pago Pago, AS
A hermit crab crosses the trail. If you keep on the lookout, frogs, lizards, and crabs can be seen scurrying across the trail beneath you.
Dec 1, 2019 near Pago Pago, AS
TV and telecommunication towers sit atop Mount Alava, as well as the remains of the old tram station.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
Looking across the bay, you can see Matafao Peak towering over Pago Pago.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
Pago Pago Harbor sits below the summit of Mount Alava. You can see where the coral reefs are in the bay below.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
Panorama from the Summit of Mount Alava. You can see a majority of the Island and Pago Pago Harbor from here.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
Flowers bloom along the trail and add a little bit of color to the lush green landscape.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
Views of Pago Pago Harbor open up at this point in the hike. It's a beautiful view.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
Views from the first gun battery overlooking the Pacific Ocean on a relatively clear day. Clouds roll through pretty often, so make sure you have a jacket for any rain storms that pop up.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
There is beauty and color all around, even on the ground.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
The old tram station on the hill above Pago Pago.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
Flowers bloom along the trail.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
Ropes are strung along some of the steeper sections of the trail to assist with ascending and descending the mountainside.
Dec 1, 2019 near Fagatogo, AS
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