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Day Hike - Kipukapuaulu

Kipukapuaulu

Stroll through an upland mesic forest oasis on this 1 mile long loop trail through a kipuka, an area of older vegetation surrounded by more recent lava flows from Mauna Loa.

Of interest: Kipuka, old-growth forest of koa and 'ohi'a, birds, insects.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Distance and hiking time: 1 mile loop, 1 hour
  • Distance from Visitor Center to trailhead: 5 miles.
  • Trail begins at the Kipukapuaulu parking area on Mauna Loa Road. The trail is a dirt path with a gentle incline.
 

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'Ama`u fern frond unfurling.  

Did You Know?
The young fronds of the `ama`u fern (Saleria cyatheodides) often emerge red to block harmful rays from the sun. They gradually turn green with age.

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Last Updated: January 28, 2008 at 18:56 EST