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Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside
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Nu uanu Pali State Wayside is a small state park near Highway 61 and overlooking the eastern (windward) side of Oahu, HI. The park occupies a pass that has been used since ancient times as a route over the Ko olau Mountains. Today Nu uanu Pali park is mainly a place to stop and appreciate the view. The area also is reported to get strong winds.

The Nu uanu Pali Pass has figured prominently in Hawaiian history. At this location in 1795 a major battle took place between an invading army under King Kamehameha from the island of Hawaii and Oahu forces led by Kalanikupule. Kamehameha’s army won the battle but not before trapping hundreds of opposing soldiers in this area and driving them off the cliffs. The park includes a sign that briefly explains this harsh but important military engagement.

Highway 61 is one of the main routes north from Honolulu and the park is very close to the highway, so stopping to check out the view will not take much time. The park does have decent views of Kaneohe and Kaneohe Bay as can be noted in the picture to the right. This area also is reported to get such strong trade winds that one can lean against them. If that is the case, it is likely to be occasional, because there was not even a light breeze for the 30 minutes spent at the park.

It costs a few dollars to park a car here unless you are from Hawaii in which case it’s free. If you want to spend the money and see the view, it can be done quickly. As views go, it is reasonably good. If time is limited though, your day will not be diminished much by letting this park pass by in your rearview mirror.
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