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12 July 2006

Discover some of Hawaii's Big Island's most spectacular sights!
Pele's magical haunt, the big island of Hawai'I encompasses spectacular and diverse landscapes, from shimmering bays to exhilarating 14,000-foot volcanoes. In this thoroughly updated new edition, choose from 58 hikes that explore Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Kaumana Caves, and Mauna Kea State Park, among other fabulous places. Discover black sand beaches, sea turtle coves, lava lanes, and rainforest valleys. Author Kathy Morey includes:
- Trip maps and information on permits, trip distances, and difficulty
- Fascinating details on Hawaii's history, local legends, geology, and plant and animal life
- Clothing and equipment recommendations for staying safe and comfortable
Trip Overview Map
Introduction
Getting Information About the Big Island of Hawaii
Spoken Hawaiian
Geology and History
Getting Around on Hawaii
Getting Permits or Permission
Weather
Equipment Suggestions and Miscellaneous Hints
Using This Book
Hiking Table
The Trips
- Waipio Valley
- Waimanu Valley Backpack
- Waiilikahi Falls
- Kalopa State Park—Nature Loop
- Kalopa State Park—Jeep Road
- Akaka Falls State Park
- Kaumana Caves County Park
- Puu Oo
- Mauna Kea State Park—Hill 7154
- Mauna Kea Summit
- Observatory Trail to North Pit
- Mauna Loa Cabin via Observatory Trail Backpack
- Mauna Loa Cabin to True Summit
- Rainbow Falls
- Wailoa River State Park
- Hilo Arboretum
- Liliuokalani Gardens and Coconut Island Beach Park
- Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
- Lava Tree State Monument
- Crater Rim Trail Around Kilauea and Kilauea Iki
- Halemaumau Trail
- Crater Rim–Halemaumau Loop
- Halemaumau–Byron Ledge Semiloop
- Sandalwood Trail
- Sulphur Bank Trail
- Sulphur Bank–Sandalwood Loop
- Waldron Ledge Loop
- Kilauea Iki
- Thurston Lava Tube
- From Puu Puai Down the Devastation Trail
- Crater Rim Road to Halemaumau Overlook
- Napau Crater Trail to Puu Huluhulu
- Napau Crater Trail to Makaopuhi Crater
- Napau Crater Trail to Napau Crater
- Naulu Trail
- Puu Loa Petroglyphs
- Puna Kau Trail to Apua Point
- Puna Kau Trail to Keauhou Shelter Backpack
- Chain of Craters Road to Halape Backpack
- Hilina Pali Road to Pit Craters
- Mau Loa o Mauna Ulu to Keauhou Backpack
- Mau Loa o Mauna Ulu to Halape Backpack
- Mau Loa o Mauna Ulu to Chain of Craters Road Backpack
- Hilina Pali Roadend to Pepeiao Cabin Backpack
- Hilina Pali to Kaaha Shelter Backpack
- Bird Park (Kipuka Puaulu)
- Mauna Loa Trail to Red Hill Cabin Backpack
- Mauna Loa Trail to Mauna Loa Cabin Backpack
- Footprints
- Manuka Nature Trail
- Puuhonua o Honaunau (City of Refuge)
- Captain Cook’s Monument
- Kalahuipuaa Historical Park
- Puako Petroglyphs
- Puukohola Heiau National Historical Site
- Lapakahi State Historical Park
- Mookini Heiau and Kamehameha Birthplace
- Pololu Valley
Appendices
Index
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