HRS §198D-6
Rules for using state trails and access points
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗The state can make rules about how people use trails and access points it manages. These rules aim to protect the trails, keep people safe, and limit access to areas with protected wildlife, except for science or education.
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The statute, as written — Regulation of use of trails and accesses
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The department, by rule adopted in accordance with chapter 91, may regulate the use of trails and accesses under the department's jurisdiction. Regulation of the use of trails and accesses shall be established for the following purposes: (1) To preserve the integrity, condition, naturalness, or beauty of the trails or accesses; (2) To protect the public safety; or (3) To restrict or regulate public access to protected or endangered wildlife habitats, except for scientific or educational purposes.
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