Green Sand Beach, South Point, HI, 12/28/12

This was a 4-mile round trip hike traversing a spectacular landscape. Of interest, Green Sand Beach is the most southern beach in all of the country.

Only a 4WD road with deep ruts leads to the beach. Some cover the two miles to the beach by truck but most people walk, as we did.

No trees, only barren wind-swept land covered in lava rock and dunes.  It reminded me of tundra. No tundra here, of course.

We set out at 3:50 pm and reached the beach a little before 4 pm.
And here it is, finally,

This very unique beach consists of semi-precious gem stone olivine that has been broken down by the waves and is mixed with black lava sand.  A steep trail with a ladder and steps carved in the cliff leads to the beach. 

Getting there so late in the day - the pictures are dark due to the lack of light - we were not able to enjoy the beach as we would have liked.  Just walked the surf a little and it was time to head back before night time.