This monthly program on second Sundays is aimed at bringing together the members of the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to explore the Park’s beautiful trails.
This month’s walk explores one of the hidden gems of the Kahuku Unit: a forested pit crater. We will walk through montane pastures to reach a deep, lush crater that acts as a natural enclosure for rare native plants and birds.
Location: Kahuku Unit - Visitor Center (Main Entrance)
Of interest: Old-growth forest, native birds (‘apapane, ‘amakihi), and volcanic pit craters.
Difficulty: Moderate – Involves walking over uneven pasture land.
Distance: 2.4 miles (3.8 km) round trip.
Bring: Water, binoculars for bird watching, and a jacket.
This event is presented by the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Program cost is $5.00 for Friends members. Non-members are welcome to join the Friends in order to attend. And, of course, additional donations are always accepted. Park entrance fees apply.
All attendees must be a current Friends Member. If you are not a member, you may sign up here.
This monthly program on second Sundays is aimed at bringing together the members of the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to explore the Park’s beautiful trails.
This month’s walk explores one of the hidden gems of the Kahuku Unit: a forested pit crater. We will walk through montane pastures to reach a deep, lush crater that acts as a natural enclosure for rare native plants and birds.
Location: Kahuku Unit - Visitor Center (Main Entrance)
Of interest: Old-growth forest, native birds (‘apapane, ‘amakihi), and volcanic pit craters.
Difficulty: Moderate – Involves walking over uneven pasture land.
Distance: 2.4 miles (3.8 km) round trip.
Bring: Water, binoculars for bird watching, and a jacket.
This event is presented by the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Program cost is $5.00 for Friends members. Non-members are welcome to join the Friends in order to attend. And, of course, additional donations are always accepted. Park entrance fees apply.
All attendees must be a current Friends Member. If you are not a member, you may sign up here.
