Trails in National Park of American Samoa

Alava Ridge 4WD Road

3.8 mi one way · about 1,500 ft of climbing · 595 ft–1,629 ft · earth surface · hiking

Shelters

Along the way Tutuila - Alava Summit Fale

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Alava Ridge Plantation Road

0.5 mi one way · about 300 ft of climbing · 750 ft–1,027 ft · earth surface · hiking

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Alava-Maugaloa Ridge Trail

3.1 mi one way · about 350 ft of climbing · 2,300 ft of descent · 23 ft–1,633 ft · earth surface · hiking

Shelters

Along the way Tutuila - Alava Summit Fale

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Blunts Point Trail

2.0 mi one way · about 850 ft of climbing · 28 ft–735 ft · native surface · hiking

History

Along the way Blunts Point Gun 1 Blunts Point Gun 2 Blunts Point Gun 3 Blunts Point Gun 4 Blunts Point Gun 5 Blunts Point Gun 6 Blunts Point Gun 7

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Breakers Point Trail

0.2 mi one way · about 150 ft of climbing · 66 ft–230 ft · native surface · hiking

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Fagatele Bay Trail

0.7 mi one way · about 300 ft of climbing · 49 ft–327 ft · native surface · hiking

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Fogāmaʻa Trail

0.4 mi one way · 200 ft of descent · 34 ft–229 ft · native surface · hiking

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Judds Crater (Luatele Crater) Trail

0.9 mi one way · about 950 ft of climbing · 255 ft–1,208 ft · hiking

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Le'ala Shoreline Trail

1.2 mi one way · about 300 ft of climbing · 550 ft of descent · 43 ft–489 ft · native surface · hiking

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Lower Sauma Ridge Trail

0.2 mi one way · 150 ft of descent · 54 ft–220 ft · earth surface · hiking

Lower Sauma Ridge Trail the Park Service's write-up

no dogs

Easy = 0.4mi/0.64km total; 232ft/7m elevation gain; 30-45 minutes.

A gentle climb to an archaeological site featuring ancient grinding stones, this trail combines history with incredible views of the northeast coastline and the Vai’ava Strait.

Accessibility One scenic overlook (Lower Sauma Ridge) is accessible with assistance. No other pullouts or overlooks have been developed at this time and trails are unimproved, steep, and rugged.

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Massacre Bay Trail

1.5 mi one way · about 30 ft of climbing · 1,200 ft of descent · 31 ft–1,243 ft · hiking

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Matafao Trail

1.4 mi one way · about 1,500 ft of climbing · 594 ft–1,972 ft · hiking

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North Olosega Trail

0.4 mi one way · about 50 ft of climbing · 46 ft–82 ft · earth surface · hiking

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Old Plantation Trail (North)

0.4 mi one way · about 50 ft of climbing · 669 ft–717 ft · hiking

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Old Plantation Trail (South)

0.7 mi one way · 500 ft of descent · 180 ft–672 ft · hiking

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Piumafua Mountain Trail

1.7 mi one way · about 1,800 ft of climbing · 242 ft–2,065 ft · earth surface · hiking

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Polauta 4WD Road

0.2 mi one way · about 20 ft of climbing · 5 ft–24 ft · earth surface · atv, bike, hiking

Pola Island Trail the Park Service's write-up

dogs allowed

Start Pola Island Trail

Easy = 0.1mi/0.16km total; 30ft/9m elevation gain; 15-30 minutes.

This short, easy trail leads you to the untouched shores of the South Pacific; delivering big rewards with views of the rugged coastline and Pola Island, a sanctuary for nesting seabirds.

Accessibility Even though the easiest trail in terms of elevation and distance, due to uneven surface this trail isn't necessarily accessible.

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Polauta Beach Trail

0.1 mi one way · 22 ft–24 ft · earth surface · hiking

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Saua Plantation Trail

1.8 mi one way · about 300 ft of climbing · 370 ft–620 ft · hiking

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South Olosega Trail

1.3 mi one way · about 300 ft of climbing · 6 ft–294 ft · earth surface · hiking

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Ta'u Coastal Trail

0.7 mi one way · 200 ft of descent · 0 ft–217 ft · hiking

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Trail below Sunu’itao Peak

0.6 mi one way · about 20 ft of climbing · 8 ft–33 ft · earth surface · hiking

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Tuafanua Trail

0.7 mi one way · about 250 ft of climbing · 8 ft–244 ft · earth surface · hiking, horse

Tuafanua Trail the Park Service's write-up

dogs allowed

Moderate = 2.2mi/3.54km total; 219ft/67m elevation gain; 2-3 hours.

The trail leads you via ladders, steps, and ropes to a rocky beach, where you can enjoy the sound of the waves and take in the Western view of Pola Island.

Accessibility Due to needing to use ladders, steps, and ropes the viewpoint is not accessible.

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Tumu Mountain Trail

2.7 mi one way · about 1,400 ft of climbing · 33 ft–1,462 ft · earth surface · hiking

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Upper Laufuti Trail

1.7 mi one way · 1,400 ft of descent · 219 ft–1,651 ft · hiking

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Upper Sauma Ridge Trail

1.2 mi one way · about 200 ft of climbing · 850 ft of descent · 378 ft–1,476 ft · earth surface · hiking

Upper Sauma Ridge Trail the Park Service's write-up

dogs allowed

Strenuous = 3.2mi/5.15km total; 1,489ft/454m elevation gain; 3-4 hours.

Hike a challenging trail through a dense rainforest, surrounded by native trees and birds. Enjoy one of the island’s most beautiful views of Vatia village and Pola Island at the summit.

Accessibility The trail is steep and very rocky. Footing is uneven and can be slippery.

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