About
Length (round trip)0.4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain232 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadSauma Ridge, above Vatia
SurfaceSteps and a gentle dirt path
Best seasonYear round, but June to September is drier. Expect heat, humidity and afternoon rain in any month.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityOne 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.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏛️ Historic site

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.

Tips
Thirty to forty-five minutes. The star mound at the top is a pre-contact Samoan structure - do not walk on it.
Location

Sauma Ridge, above Vatia

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.