*Note: This walk is held on Saturday due to Mother’s Day.
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 Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs, the largest petroglyph field in Hawai‘i. We will traverse a coastal trail over ancient lava flows to reach a boardwalk where you can view thousands of images carved into the stone by Native Hawaiians. This site is a sacred cultural landscape, representing the hopes and lineages of generations past.
Location: Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs Parking Area (Chain of Craters Road)
Of interest: Cultural carvings (petroglyphs), pāhoehoe lava flows, and coastal views.
Difficulty: Moderate – The trail is relatively flat but traverses uneven, rugged lava rock.
Distance: 1.4 miles (2.3 km) round trip.
Bring: Sturdy closed-toe shoes, ample water, sun protection, and rain gear.
Be Prepared: For hot, dry, and windy conditions with no shade.
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 below.
*Note: This walk is held on Saturday due to Mother’s Day.
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 Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs, the largest petroglyph field in Hawai‘i. We will traverse a coastal trail over ancient lava flows to reach a boardwalk where you can view thousands of images carved into the stone by Native Hawaiians. This site is a sacred cultural landscape, representing the hopes and lineages of generations past.
Location: Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs Parking Area (Chain of Craters Road)
Of interest: Cultural carvings (petroglyphs), pāhoehoe lava flows, and coastal views.
Difficulty: Moderate – The trail is relatively flat but traverses uneven, rugged lava rock.
Distance: 1.4 miles (2.3 km) round trip.
Bring: Sturdy closed-toe shoes, ample water, sun protection, and rain gear.
Be Prepared: For hot, dry, and windy conditions with no shade.
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.
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