ʻŌhiʻa lehua blossoms add splashes of color to 1868 lava flows in the Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcano

Kahuku Hike: ‘Ōhi‘a Lehua

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

  • Jan 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM
  • Free

Kahuku Hike: ‘Ōhi‘a Lehua.

Learn about the vital role of ‘ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, the many forms of the ‘ōhi‘a tree, and the threat of a new fungal disease, Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death. Visitors will be able to identify the many differences of the most prominent native tree in Kahuku on this program, which is an easy, one-mile (or less) walk.

Attendees should be prepared for sun, rain, hot & cold conditions. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water.

This section of the park is located an hour's drive from Kīlauea Visitor Center. Enter the Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the ma uka (uphill) side of Highway 11 near mile marker 70.5, and meet near the parking area.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Kahuku Unit. This section of the park is located an hour's drive from Kīlauea Visitor Center. Enter the Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the ma uka (uphill) side of Highway 11 near mile marker 70.5, and meet near the parking area.

Latitude and Longitude 19.064290, -155.677870

Schedule

Date:

Jan 10, 2026

Time:

9:30 AM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Division of Interpretation
808-929-8075
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Event Type

  • Hike
Tags: kahuku