Pu'u Huluhulu
The trail crosses 1973 and 1974 lava flows, through kipuka, past lava trees, and climbs 150 feet to the summit of Pu'u Huluhulu. On a clear day, you can see Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, Pu'u 'O'o and the Pacific Ocean.
Of interest: Pahoehoe lava, kipuka, lava trees, cinder cone, lava shield, pioneer plants, and panoramic vista.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance and hiking time: 3 miles roundtrip, 2 hours
- Distance from Visitor Center to trailhead: 8 miles/25 minutes. The trail begins at the Mauna Ulu parking area on the Chain of Craters Road.
- Bring water and snacks.
- Prepare for hot and dry or wet and windy weather.
- Follow the ahu (rock piles) over the lava flows.
- Sulfur fumes may be strong on some days.
