Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area is the ruins of a temple (Heiau in the Hawaiian language) at the summit of a hill and neighborhood called ʻAiea Heights on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. The recreation area includes camping facilities and a 4.8-mile (7.7 km) trail. It also offers clear views of Pearl Harbor.[1] The high point of Puu Uau is about halfway down the trail, where native ohia lehua and koa trees may be viewed.[2] The remains of a military plane that crashed in 1944 can also be seen along the trail. The hike is not particularly difficult, however it does include one quite steep switchback stretch and can be extremely muddy if it has just rained. Allow for around 2.5 hours of easy strolling. A possible translation of Keaʻiwa would be mysterious, incomprehensible. It is believed that this name was given in reference to the healing powers of the plants that no one could really explain.[1] In addition, Keaiwa Heiau may have also been known as a "Heiau Hoʻola," or the healing or life-giving heiau according to native Hawaiian scholar Mary Kawena Pukui.[3]
Foresters replanted most of this area in the late 1920s. The lemon eucalyptus trees give forth a mild citrus scent in the air. The trail's lower end is marked by stands of Norfolk Island pine trees. Pu'u Uau, the trail's high point around halfway along the length, is surrounded by native koa and ohi'a trees. There is also wreckage of a B-24 aircraft that went down in 1944.
The name "Keʻaiwa" means "strange" or "incomprehensible" in Hawaiian. Perhaps the name refers to the idea that the powers of the kahuna and the plants employed in healing are unfathomable.[4]
Erected sometime in the 16th century by Kakuhihewa, the 15th Aliʻi ʻAimoku, or ruling chief, of Oahu,[5] the 100 feet (24 m) by 160 feet (49 m) stone temple had walls averaging 4 ft in height and 5 ft in width. The walls consisted of numerous evenly faced one foot stones that are filled with rubble.[6] Abundant medicinal herbs in the area were used by kahuna as a type of ancient herbal clinic. The kahuna would also train haumana (students) interested in the art of laʻau lapaʻau (healing medicine).[7] The kahuna would also train students in the practice of praying, fasting, and medicinal healing using the neighboring plants. The reputed healing powers of the surrounding plants still draws visitors who leave temple offerings, hoping to experience medicinal benefits.[8]
Most of the trees in the area were replanted during the early 20th century. Although native species can be found at the highpoint of the trail.[1] The remnants of a military airplane that crashed onto the area in 1993 can also be seen from the trail.[9]
The site provides a map for the 4.5 miles (7.2 km) Aiea Loop Trail. Several varieties of trees and other vegetation are enjoyed by visitors who make the trek.[8]
Heiau State Recreation Area is free to the public.[1]
April 1 to Labor Day: 7 am to 7:45 pm[1] After Labor Day to March 31: 7 am to 6:45 pm[1]
The camping and picnic areas accommodate up to 100 people and come equipped with restrooms and showers. Advance permits must be obtained for camping.[8]
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The plaque at Keaīwa Heiau
KEAIWA HEIAU A temple with life giving powers believed to be a center where the Hawaiian kahuna lapaau or herb doctor practiced the art of healing. Herbs grown in nearby gardens were compounded and prescribed with prayer—Commission on Historical Sites
^McAllister, J (1933). BPBM #104, Archaeological Sites of Oahu, Site 107. Honolulu, Hawaii: Bishop Museum Press. p. 103.
^Gutmanis, June (1995). Kahuna laʻau lapaʻau : the practice of Hawaiian herbal medicine. Susan G. Monden. Aiea, Hawaii: Island Heritage. ISBN0-89610-078-2. OCLC 30487507.
^ abcBendure, Glenda; Friary, Ned (2006). Lonely Planet Honolulu Waikiki & Oahu. Lonely Planet. pp. 159, 160. ISBN978-1-74059-990-0.
^Eisele, Philip R. (2009). Let's go Hawaii (5th ed.). Cambridge, MA, USA: St. Martin's Press. ISBN978-0312385798.
Eisele, Philip R. (2009). Let's go Hawaii (5th ed.). Cambridge, MA, USA: St. Martin's Press. ISBN978-0312385798.
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Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area is the ruins of a temple Heiau in the Hawaiian language at the summit of a hill and neighborhood called ʻAiea Heights on Oʻahu Hawaiʻi The recreation area includes camping facilities and a 4 8 mile 7 7 km trail It also offers clear views of Pearl Harbor 1 The high point of Puu Uau is about halfway down the trail where native ohia lehua and koa trees may be viewed 2 The remains of a military plane that crashed in 1944 can also be seen along the trail The hike is not particularly difficult however it does include one quite steep switchback stretch and can be extremely muddy if it has just rained Allow for around 2 5 hours of easy strolling A possible translation of Keaʻiwa would be mysterious incomprehensible It is believed that this name was given in reference to the healing powers of the plants that no one could really explain 1 In addition Keaiwa Heiau may have also been known as a Heiau Hoʻola or the healing or life giving heiau according to native Hawaiian scholar Mary Kawena Pukui 3 Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation AreaKeaiwa Heiau State Recreation AreaNearest cityAiea HawaiiCoordinates21 24 08 N 157 53 59 W 21 40222 N 157 89972 W 21 40222 157 89972Area384 acres 155 ha Governing bodyHawaii State Parks DivisionForesters replanted most of this area in the late 1920s The lemon eucalyptus trees give forth a mild citrus scent in the air The trail s lower end is marked by stands of Norfolk Island pine trees Pu u Uau the trail s high point around halfway along the length is surrounded by native koa and ohi a trees There is also wreckage of a B 24 aircraft that went down in 1944 The name Keʻaiwa means strange or incomprehensible in Hawaiian Perhaps the name refers to the idea that the powers of the kahuna and the plants employed in healing are unfathomable 4 Erected sometime in the 16th century by Kakuhihewa the 15th Aliʻi ʻAimoku or ruling chief of Oahu 5 the 100 feet 24 m by 160 feet 49 m stone temple had walls averaging 4 ft in height and 5 ft in width The walls consisted of numerous evenly faced one foot stones that are filled with rubble 6 Abundant medicinal herbs in the area were used by kahuna as a type of ancient herbal clinic The kahuna would also train haumana students interested in the art of laʻau lapaʻau healing medicine 7 The kahuna would also train students in the practice of praying fasting and medicinal healing using the neighboring plants The reputed healing powers of the surrounding plants still draws visitors who leave temple offerings hoping to experience medicinal benefits 8 Most of the trees in the area were replanted during the early 20th century Although native species can be found at the highpoint of the trail 1 The remnants of a military airplane that crashed onto the area in 1993 can also be seen from the trail 9 The site provides a map for the 4 5 miles 7 2 km Aiea Loop Trail Several varieties of trees and other vegetation are enjoyed by visitors who make the trek 8 Contents 1 Fees hours and facilities 2 Gallery 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksFees hours and facilities EditHeiau State Recreation Area is free to the public 1 April 1 to Labor Day 7 am to 7 45 pm 1 After Labor Day to March 31 7 am to 6 45 pm 1 The camping and picnic areas accommodate up to 100 people and come equipped with restrooms and showers Advance permits must be obtained for camping 8 Gallery Edit The plaque at Keaiwa HeiauKEAIWA HEIAU A temple with life giving powers believed to be a center where the Hawaiian kahuna lapaau or herb doctor practiced the art of healing Herbs grown in nearby gardens were compounded and prescribed with prayer Commission on Historical SitesSee also EditOahu Aiea Hawaii List of Hawaii state parks KahunaReferences Edit a b c d e f Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area State of Hawaii Division of State Parks Retrieved August 14 2018 Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area July 27 2010 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Ewa Community Kamehameha Schools Retrieved April 16 2020 Hawaii State Parks a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area n d Retrieved from https dlnr hawaii gov dsp parks oahu keaiwa heiau state recreation area McAllister J 1933 BPBM 104 Archaeological Sites of Oahu Site 107 Honolulu Hawaii Bishop Museum Press p 103 Gutmanis June 1995 Kahuna laʻau lapaʻau the practice of Hawaiian herbal medicine Susan G Monden Aiea Hawaii Island Heritage ISBN 0 89610 078 2 OCLC 30487507 a b c Bendure Glenda Friary Ned 2006 Lonely Planet Honolulu Waikiki amp Oahu Lonely Planet pp 159 160 ISBN 978 1 74059 990 0 Eisele Philip R 2009 Let s go Hawaii 5th ed Cambridge MA USA St Martin s Press ISBN 978 0312385798 Eisele Philip R 2009 Let s go Hawaii 5th ed Cambridge MA USA St Martin s Press ISBN 978 0312385798 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Keaiwa Heiau Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index 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