About
Length2.6 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain600 ft up
Typical time1 hr 30 min
TrailheadKahuku Unit, Highway 11
SurfacePasture and old ranch road
Best seasonYear round. The summit area is cool and wet; the coastal and Kau Desert sections are hot and exposed.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityTrail is on uneven rock and grass, with significant hills and slope
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers🚲 Bikes

Hike or ride your bike through scenic pastures and along the eruption fissure from the devastating 1868 eruption of Mauna Loa . Trailhead: Begin at the Lower Palm Trailhead and hike up the trail. Once you arrive at the upper trailhead, follow the road downhill to your vehicle. Distance and hiking time: 2.6 mile (4.2 km) loop, 1-2 hours. Difficulty: moderate Bring: Water, snacks, wear sturdy footwear, and be prepared for sun, rain, heat or cold Safety: Hiking on flow fields can be hazardous due to deep earth cracks, uneven and unstable terrain, and razor-sharp lava.

Tips
Kahuku is a separate unit an hour's drive south-west of the main park, open Thursday to Sunday. Bikes are allowed on this trail.
Location

Kahuku Unit, Highway 11

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.