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“A relatively easy trail that meanders across a brand new landscape born in th 1970s. ”

Brian Smith
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6.1

Miles

9.9

KM

Point to Point

3,346' 1,020 m

High

2,672' 814 m

Low

305' 93 m

Up

855' 261 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

35%

Max Grade (19°)

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Hiking beyond Mauna Ulu requires a permit, available at Klauea Visitor Center.

Description

Experience a lava landscape from the 1969-1974 Mauna Ulu flow. Hike by lava tree molds and climb 210 feet (64m) to the top of a forested cinder cone, Puu Huluhulu (hairy hill). View Mauna Ulu's steaming shield, which is similar to the now active Puu cone in the distance. On a clear day, you can see Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, and the Pacific Ocean.

Contacts

Local Club: Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Feb 1, 2024: Major construction begins at Kīlauea summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Oct 16, 2023: Holidays in Kahuku

Sep 17, 2023: Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Has Paused – September 17, 2023

Land Manager: National Park Service - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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  4.3 from 3 votes

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in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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View of Makaopuhi Crater when returning from Napau Crater
Nov 2, 2019 near Volcano, HI
This road didn't last long!
Sep 18, 2015 near Volcano, HI
A fern grows in a collapsed lava tube along the Napau Trail.
Feb 9, 2022 near Volcano, HI
The Napau Trail enters the forest after passing the crater. This provides some nice shade from the sun after walking over the lava field.
Feb 9, 2022 near Volcano, HI
Mauna Ulu (4 of 12)
Sep 18, 2015 near Volcano, HI
Steam breaks through the ground along the Napau Trail.
Feb 9, 2022 near Volcano, HI

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