Hike Journal Archive

Mauna Loa Trail - 2.5 Miles to the Summit

Photo: Gerad Dean

 

There are hiking trails in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park like no other in the world. Below, you will find a list of trip journals and photos, submitted by visitors, that highlight some of the spectacular scenery and special moments experienced on trips off the beaten path.

Familiarize yourself with Park regulations, prepare well for your hike, know the hazards, and take the right gear for your specific destination. Read and enjoy!

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'Āpua

• 'Āpua (November 2003) by David Hoover

Halapē

• Halapē (January 2003) by David Bonsey
• Halapē (June 2005) by Drew Erickson
• Halapē (June 2006) by James Yamasaki

Ka'aha

• Ka'aha (July 2005) by Drew Erickson
• Ka'aha and Pepeiao (Dec 2006) by Jerry Hannigan

Keauhou

• Keauhou (May 2009) by John Endriss

Kahuku

• Glover Trail Loop (July 5, 2015) by Paul Peh

Kīlauea Iki

• Kīlauea Iki (July 2003) by Lisa Frein

Mauna Loa Trail

• Mauna Loa Trail (October 2005) by Anne Walker
• Mauna Loa Trail (November 2004) by Kelly Villaverde
• Mauna Loa Trail - 2 (December 2005) by Kelly Villaverde
• Mauna Loa Trail to Red Hill (January 2, 2006) by Norrie Judd
• Mauna Loa Trail (September 24-27, 2007) by Don Chell
• Mauna Loa Trail (April 2-5, 2012) by Mark Riley
• Mauna Loa Summit Trail in a Day (January 13, 2013) by Gerad Dean
• Hiking Mauna Loa Trail to the Summit & Back in a Day (January 29, 2015) by Scott Weston
• Mauna Loa Trail (August 2015) by Alisa Schreier

Mauna Loa Observatory Trail

• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (April 2004) by David Hoover
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (July 2004)
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (August 31, 2005) by Jim Albertini
• Mauna Loa Obseratory Trail (May 30-June 1, 2006) by Shawn Quinn
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (December 19-20, 2006) by Joseph Lang
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (November 21-22, 2008) by Phillip Hoglin
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (March 12-13, 2012) by Andrew Twiddy
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (August 30, 2017) by Rahul Bhundhoo
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (August 26, 2019) by Brian Haney

Nāpau

• Nāpau (September 2003) by David Hoover
• Nāpau (April 26, 2004) by Annika
• Nāpau Trail to Nāpau Crater (July 4, 2015) by Paul Peh
• Nāpau Trail (August 3-4, 2015) by Tony Flynn (note: links to external site)

 

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