"Hawaii Volcanoes National Park" Volcanoes National Park Tip by mtncorg

This park is on the SE aspect of the Big Island and occupies a fairly large region. There are several areas of interest in the Park. First, there is the large Kilauea Crater within which lies the Halemaumau Crater - Craters within Craters. To the SW, lies the large Kau desert. The road out to Hilina Pali gives you a great outlook over the landscape. There is the road north up the lower slopes of Mauna Loa - along which is the Kipuka Puaulu, a small forested area where you have a chance to see some of the remaining native Hawaiian bird species. Farther up, at the road's end, begins the long trail to the top of Mauna Loa. There are some very rustic cabins up high to stay at. The round trip hike is about 3 days.

Address: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Directions: HI route 11 88 miles from Kona-Kailua or 30 miles from Hilo to Volcano House - Park headquarters