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Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs Hiking PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011 05:17

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Coastal trail traverses older lava flows to one of Hawai'i's most extensive petroglyph fields. Of interest: Petroglyphs, pahoehoe lava.

  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate
  • Distance and hiking time: 2 miles roundtrip, 1.5 hours
  • Distance from Visitor Center to trailhead: 20 miles. Trail begins at the Pu'u Loa parking area on Chain of Craters Road.
  • Be prepared: Petroglyphs are fragile. Stay on the boardwalk. Bring water, wear sunglasses and a hat.