Οι καλύτερες διαδρομές ποδηλασίας δρόμου Hilo

Admission is free

impressive waterfall in front of a huge cave

Observation platform with a view of the bubbling water

From the entrance, the lava tunnel leads in two directions. The tunnel system is 2,197 meters long in total. Sturdy footwear and sufficient lighting are recommended.

The water on the upstream side runs through an old lava tube. I'm told (but haven't seen myself) that when the water isn't too rough, you can carefully hike upstream through the tube to see two waterfalls. There's good parking for several cars just past the bridge in the direction away from Hilo (towards Pepeekeo).

Located just off of the road is the Puʻukea Crater. This is a relatively small crater compared to the much larger crater residing next door, Kapoho Crater. There s also another unique geographic occurance known as 'Green Lake'. This is a green patch of forest that is completely surrounded by a lava flow.

Lava Tree State Park is a beautiful park. The park gets its name from lava molds of the tree trunks that were formed when a laval flow came through the area in 1790. The park offers a nice contrast with sooty, earth trees growing next to vibrant flowers and ferns.

Kolekole Beach Park is a nice area where the Kolekole Stream meets the ocean. There is a small waterfall, a nice beach, and a large grassy area, which makes it easy for families to gather, which makes it very popular during the weekdays and holidays. The park is currently temporarily closed due to some soil contaminants. Because of the closure, the park is not currently well maintained and has become overgrown. The ocean conditions here are a little too dangerous for swimming, but visitors can swim in the Kolekole Stream. There is no lifeguard here, so visitors should always visit and swim with caution.