Hiked the Mount Alava trail for some majestic views of Pago Pago Harbor!!! Was a heck of a hike, but it was well worth the effort! More

Hiked the Mt. Alava trail in the National Park on Thursday, 3/17/2012, after a Friday of constant rain, so the trail was quite wet and slippery. Even with hiking boots the rocks were very slippery unless the soles gripped really well (mine did, my wife's did not). Views are impressive from the several clearings along the way but amazing from... More

We hiked the Mount Alava trail that begins at Fagasa Pass. This is a wide, easy to follow trail with peek-a-boo views of the water and a huge variety of flora and fauna. It is quite steep in places but well maintained. We even met NPS staff coming to do trail work as we were leaving. When wet be careful... More

Mount Alava trail,is part of the US PARK SERVICE .IT presents spetacular views of the island of TUTUILA ,in American Samoa. So bring your camera and best shoes,hopefully you are not scared of heights! More

The hike to the top of Mount Alava is arduous and teasing, especially if you're unprepared. You hike up and down and up and down along the ridge of the mountain range knowing that every time you have a downward slope that you have to make up that elevation twice. Most people in good health should be able to complete... More