PUʻU ʻŌʻŌ TRAIL

Round-Trip Mileage: 8.7 miles
Puʻu ʻŌʻō Trail, Which is part of the state’s Nā Ala Hele trail system, goes through several kīpuka, which are areas of old-growth forest spared between lava flows. This trail crosses many of these islands of life as it snakes through rough ʻaʻā lava from Mauna Loa, looming above. It has nothing to do with Puʻu ʻŌʻō in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, the current site of the Kīlauea eruption. The name comes from older times when this trail used to be used to drive cattle between the Puʻu ʻŌʻō Ranch on Mauna Loa and other range on the slopes of Mauna Kea. The kīpukas along the Puʻu ʻŌʻō trail are also host to several species of endemic birds, making this location popular with birders and photographers. This hike also allows you to visit a pristine lava tube in a wilderness area.

NO DOGS Please leave your furry friend at home. Mahalo.

Please note the following:

• Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You and your invitees are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being.

• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you and your invitees acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event.

• All attendees and their invitees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests.

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