News Release

Kahuku Unit to Reopen on Thursday, September 3

National Park Service sawyers work on removing a fallen ʻōhiʻa tree from Lower Glover Trail

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News Release Date: September 2, 2026
Contact: HAVO Public Affairs

HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi – The Kahuku Unit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will reopen to visitors on Thursday, September 3 after being closed due to damage from heavy rain and strong winds during Hurricane Lala.  

Kahuku and the Kahuku Visitor Contact Station will resume normal operating hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Park staff cleared numerous fallen trees from Kahuku Road and most trails but the road beyond the Lower Palm Trailhead remains deeply rutted by the heavy rains. A 4WD is recommended to access areas above the Lower Palm Trailhead. Kahuku Road remains closed above the boot decontamination station.  

Hikers should be aware of potential overhead hanging branches, loose rocks and uneven terrain on trails.  

The September Coffee Talk, “Koʻi: The Hawaiian Adze,” will be held on Saturday, September 26 at 9:30 a.m. Join Volcano artist Tom Pico to learn about the different types of koʻi (basalt hand tools) Hawaiians used for cutting trees and shaping canoes, making weapons, bowls and other items.   
Check the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park website for alerts and connect with official park social media on Facebook, Instagram and X.   
 

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