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Day Hike - `Iliahi (Sandalwood) Trail

'Iliahi (Sandalwood) Trail 

Hike through rain forest, past steam vents with views of Kilauea Caldera, Halema'uma'u Crater and Mauna Loa.

Of interest: Rain forest, birds, steam vents, earthcracks, fault scarps.

  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate
  • Distance and hiking time: 1.5-mile loop, 1 to 2 hours
  • Trail begins to the right of the Volcano House hotel (when facing the caldera)
  • Bring: water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, raingear
  • Stay on the trail and stay away from steam vents, earthcracks and cliffs.
 

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Ripe `ohelo berries ready to be eaten by nene.

Did You Know?
`Ohelo (Vaccinium reticulatum) is a relative of blueberries and a favorite food of nene, the Hawaiian Goose. Its berries range from dark red to pale yellow when ripe and are sacred to Pele, the Volcano Goddess.
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Last Updated: January 28, 2008 at 20:21 MST