Hike Journals

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. Share your journey with others by submitting a hike journal to our webmaster.

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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Mokuaweoweo Mission: From the Sea to the Summit of Mauna Loa (pdf 385KB)

Seven days, 13,679 feet of elevation gain, and 74.9 miles through Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
July 31 to August 6, 2013
by Lea Ka‘aha‘aina, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Intern, 2013

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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 (pdf-423KB)

Keauhou

• Keauhou (May 2009) by John Endriss

Kīlauea Iki

• Kīlauea Iki (July 2003) by Lisa Frein

Mauna Loa Trail

• Mauna Loa Trail (October 2005) by Anne Walker
• Mauna Loa Trail by Kelly Villaverde (pdf-77KB)
• Mauna Loa Trail - 2 (December 2005) by Kelly Villaverde (pdf-16KB)
• Mauna Loa Trail to Red Hill (January 2, 2006) by Norrie Judd (pdf-56KB)
• Mauna Loa Trail (September 24-27, 2007) by Don Chell
• Mauna Loa Trail (April 2-5, 2012) by Mark Riley (pdf-48KB)
• Mauna Loa Summit Trail in a Day (January 13, 2013) by Gerad Dean (pdf-818KB)
• Hiking Mauna Loa Trail to the Summit & Back in a Day (January 29, 2015) by Scott Weston (pdf-862KB)

Mauna Loa Observatory Trail

• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (April 2004) by David Hoover (pdf-98KB)
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (July 2004)
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (August 31, 2005) by Jim Albertini (pdf-61KB)
• Mauna Loa Obseratory Trail (May 30-June 1, 2006) by Shawn Quinn (pdf-746KB)
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (December 19-20, 2006) by Joseph Lang (pdf-285KB)
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (November 21-22, 2008) by Phillip Hoglin (pdf-233KB)
• Mauna Loa Observatory Trail (March 12-13, 2012) by Andrew Twiddy (pdf-54KB)

Nāpau

• Nāpau (September 2003) by David Hoover
• Nāpau (April 26, 2004) by Annika
  

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Hawai`i National Park, HI 96718