Captain Cook Monument Trail is a historic trail located in Hawaii that commemorates the arrival of Captain James Cook to the islands in 1778. The trail offers a scenic hike through a variety of terrain, including rainforests, lava fields, and coastal cliffs.
The trail is named after Captain James Cook, a British explorer who made three voyages to the Pacific Ocean in the 18th century. Cook was the first European to make contact with the Hawaiian Islands, and his arrival had a profound impact on the history of the islands. The Captain Cook Monument, which is located at the end of the trail, was erected in 1779 to commemorate Cook’s death.