Hiking & Walking

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Hiking & Walking

[orbit_icon_content type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-tree” icon_color=”#ffffff”]Akaka Falls State Park Trail[/orbit_icon_content][orbit_icon_content type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-tree” icon_color=”#ffffff”]Kaumana Trail[/orbit_icon_content][orbit_icon_content type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-tree” icon_color=”#ffffff”]Puu Oo Trail[/orbit_icon_content][orbit_icon_content type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-tree” icon_color=”#ffffff”]Puu Huluhulu Trail[/orbit_icon_content][orbit_icon_content type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-tree” icon_color=”#ffffff”]Puu Laau Road[/orbit_icon_content][orbit_icon_content type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-tree” icon_color=”#ffffff”]Mauna Kea Access Road[/orbit_icon_content][orbit_icon_content type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-tree” icon_color=”#ffffff”]Mauna Loa Observatory Road[/orbit_icon_content][orbit_icon_content type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-tree” icon_color=”#ffffff”]Kaloko Trail[/orbit_icon_content]

Hiking Safety Tips

  • STAY ON MARKED TRAILS! Vegetation or cinders may hide deep cracks in the ground. Use caution near cliffs, cracks, and steam vents. The edges of these features are unstable and can be slippery. Keep your children safe. Hiking over cracks and holes, loose rock, and thin lava crust greatly increases your risk of getting hurt. Falling on lava may result in severe wounds.
  • WEAR STURDY SHOES AND LONG LIGHTWEIGHT HIKING PANTS (falling on lava is like falling on broken glass).
  • CARRY AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. No matter how short your hike or brief your stay, bring more sunscreen and water than you think you’ll need. Recommended: 2 liters of water per person, per day. Hawaii’s strong tropical sun can cause serious dehydration.
  • AVOID HIKING AFTER DARK (cracks, crevasses, and cliffs look like shadows – depth is not evident in the dark).
  • Always hike or camp with another person.
  • Bring a cell phone.
  • Do not drink untreated stream or lake water.
  • Always be prepared for rain. Rainstorms can roll in with surprising speed.
  • Have warm clothes on hand. At elevations above 1,000 feet (and even on windy beaches), nighttime temperatures can drop by at least 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The higher the elevation, the colder it will be.
  • Carry bug spray. Mosquitoes can be thick even on breezy beaches.
  • Abide by posted signs and stay on the trail.
  • Always obtain the proper permits to hike or camp.
  • If you are a novice hiker, consider arranging a hiking tour with an activity/attractions tour provider

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