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Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs
Trail
1.2 mile
2.0 kilometer
out and back
100% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
17'
5 m
Descent: -17' -5 m
High: 151' 46 m
Low: 136' 41 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 1% (0°)
Max Grade: 1% (0°)
Dogs
No Dogs
Weather
Unknown
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“A pleasant out-and-back leading to some of the most interesting human history in the park.”
— Brian SmithFeatures Views
Stay on the boardwalk. Walking on the lava surface will destroy the fragile petroglyphs.
Overview
This coastal trail traverses a 500-550-year-old lava field to one of Hawaii's most extensive petroglyph fields. The site has approximately 23,000 petroglyphs, many of which are viewable at a boardwalk constructed for this purpose.
Need to Know
There is little to no shade along this route. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat. Also, be prepared for rapidly changing weather.
Description
Travel in the footsteps of the kpuna (elders) to Pu`u Loa (hill of long life), a sacred and awe-inspiring gallery of ki`i pohaku (images carved in stone). These simple engravings record the life and history of the native Hawaiian people.
Follow the trail from the parking lot along Chain of Craters Road for about 0.5 miles to reach the boardwalk. On the boardwalk, check out (without touching) the over 500-year-old pieces of artwork.
Follow the trail from the parking lot along Chain of Craters Road for about 0.5 miles to reach the boardwalk. On the boardwalk, check out (without touching) the over 500-year-old pieces of artwork.
Contacts
Local Club: Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
May 20, 2020: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park increases community access to Mauna Loa Road and other sites effective May 20
May 6, 2020: May Message from the Friends
Apr 22, 2020: Earth Day 50th Anniversary
Land Manager: National Park Service - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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