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Napau Trail

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  3. …The Big Island (Hawaii)
  4. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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“A relatively easy trail that meanders across a brand new landscape born in th 1970s. ”

Brian Smith
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6.1

Miles

9.9

KM

96%

Runnable

3,346' 1,020 m

High

2,672' 814 m

Low

305' 93 m

Up

855' 261 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

35%

Max Grade (19°)

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Running beyond Mauna Ulu requires a permit, available at Klauea Visitor Center.

Description

Experience a lava landscape from the 1969-1974 Mauna Ulu flow. Run by lava tree molds and climb 210 feet (64m) to the top of a forested cinder cone, Puu Huluhulu (hairy hill). View Mauna Ulu's steaming shield, which is similar to the now active Puu cone in the distance. On a clear day, you can see Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, and the Pacific Ocean.

Contacts

Local Club: Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Dec 7, 2024: This weekend, Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park was proud to be recognized for our 15 years of supporting the Youth Ranger program at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Oct 28, 2024: Holidays in Kahuku – December 7, 2024

Sep 17, 2024: Kīlauea Middle East Rift Zone Eruption

Land Manager: National Park Service - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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  4.3 from 3 votes

#9

in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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View of Makaopuhi Crater when returning from Napau Crater
Nov 2, 2019 near Volcano, HI
This road didn't last long!
Sep 18, 2015 near Volcano, HI
A fern grows in a collapsed lava tube along the Napau Trail.
Feb 9, 2022 near Volcano, HI
The Napau Trail enters the forest after passing the crater. This provides some nice shade from the sun after walking over the lava field.
Feb 9, 2022 near Volcano, HI
Mauna Ulu (4 of 12)
Sep 18, 2015 near Volcano, HI
Steam breaks through the ground along the Napau Trail.
Feb 9, 2022 near Volcano, HI

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