Makapu'u Lighthouse, Alan Davis Beach, & Pele's Chair Hike all in one
November 19, 2011 – Makapu’u Lighthouse, Alan Davis beach, & Pele’s Chair
Today our family had a chance to go hiking with our next door neighbors. Earlier in the week, Janet wanted to take her family to the Makapu’u Lighthouse. Having been there a few times and knowing that my family could easily handle that hike and would have fun doing it, there was no doubt that it would be a great family outing.
Last time we were at Alan Davis beach, I seen a huge rock formation above the beach. I didn’t know what that formation was called until I read Kahele’s Fb post a few weeks ago. That rock formation is called Pele’s Chair. Makapu’u holds some Hawaiian mythological lore as it was the final spot on Oahu where the goddess of fire Madam Pele would occupy before heading to the big island.
Off we went towards Makapu’u. The drive there is long if you are using Hawaii standards. Hiking to the lighthouse lookout was super easy. I remember the first time we went up there, I was overweight and had a difficult time. How times have changed? Last time I went to the three pillboxes adjacent to the lighthouse lookout, this time I wanted to take Jared. Off we went…Jared likes adventure and he did well. When he got to the pillbox and looked inside, he got scared. He thought there were bones, what an imagination he has. I explained to him the reason why the pillboxes were built. I tried to make up an amazing story about WWII. He usually buys in. When we got down, he told everyone about the origins of the pillboxes, making up his own story and telling it better than I ever could.
After the lookout, we went down to the trailhead, got the beach stuff out of our cars and started the Ka’iwi shoreline trail to Alan Davis. The story behind Alan Davis is a guy who owned the land back there. Not sure if he ceded it to the state, but now it’s a secret beach that many people go to. There use to be a wooden pole where locals use to jump off, however the state took that pole down a few months ago. The wooden pole was synonymous with Alan Davis; now the aura of Alan Davis is no more.
While the kids were playing at the beach, I decided to head up to Pele’s Chair. From the beach, the profile looks like a chair. However, when you get close, it just looks like a rock formation. I climbed to the middle of the chair and sat down. I was thinking about going to the top, but thought otherwise. The climb is not too easy, but doable.
After a while we headed back. We said our goodbyes and drove off to Koko Marina Shopping Center and Kokonuts again. Not sure why, again? But it seems to be enjoyable after a long day.
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