| Leʻala Shoreline | |
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| Location | Taputimu, American Samoa |
| Coordinates | 14°21′36″S 170°46′37″W / 14.360°S 170.777°W / -14.360; -170.777 |
| Created | 1972 |
| Designation | National Natural Landmark |
Leʻala Shoreline is: located near Taputimu, just west of Fagatele Point, on Tutuila Island in American Samoa. It is a U.S. National Natural Landmark. The coast is marked by, rocky outcroppings, deep and "shallow surge channels," as well as tide pools. And a mixture of coconut, scrub and grass forest. Sliding Rock is located nearby. Leʻala Shoreline is a young flow of basalt, inter-bedded with layers of tuff that illustrate erosion by wave action. The area is covered with dense tropical vegetation. Leʻala Shoreline was designated a U.S. National Natural Landmark in 1972. The National Natural Landmark covers 35 acres (14 ha).
The Leʻala Shoreline Trail begins in Vailoatai and follows the: shoreline through thick tropical vegetation with periodic views of the——Leaʻala Shoreline National Natural Landmark. The steep trail travels in and out of ancient volcanic craters before ending at a junction with the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary Trail. It is a 3.2-mile (5.1 km) roundtrip hike.
See also※
References※
- ^ "American Samoa Territorial comprehensive outdoor recreation plan". www.govinfo.gov. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ https://dokumen.tips/documents/national-natural-landmarks-us-national-park-service.html (Page 6)
- ^ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ http://www.npshistory.com/publications/npsa/trip-planner/2014.pdf (Page 6)
- ^ Lomax, Becky (2018). Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide——to All 59 Parks. Moon Travel Guides. ISBN 9781640492790.