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  Mauna,
Kea, Tallest Mountain in Hawaii, World's Largest Observatory
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Pololu Valley Lookout Highway 270 continues past Kapa'au until it reaches the Pololu Valley. The highway ends at a parking lot at the 29 mile marker. This valley is less known than the Waipio Valley on the Hamakua Coast located 12 miles further south and east, the Pololu Valley is the first of five majestic valleys that stretch along the coast to the southeast, including Honokea and Waimanu.
From the actual lookout it is impossible to look back into the Pololu Valley, or even see the black sand beach below. You need to hike down a rather steep and rough trail about half way to the beach in order to reach a spot where you can look back up into the valley and down to the beach.
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The walk down to the valley floor makes the wonderful views well worthwhile, but the walk up makes you somewhat question your judgment. It is a difficult climb. Be careful of your step, especially if the path is wet Java
on The Rock Coffee House
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