The best running trails around Mauna Loa

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Running around Mauna Loa is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Mauna Loa—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Kilauea Overlook to Nāhuku Lava Tube via Crater Rim Trail — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park	Expert 01:46 14.1km
Ki'i Point Overlook via Coastal Trail loop — Hawaiʻi Island	Intermediate 00:21 3.29km
Ancient Ōhiʻa Tree via Pit Crater Trail — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park	Expert 01:51 13.1km
Kamakapa'a via Kamakapa'a Trail — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park	Easy 00:32 4.29km
Ka‘ū Desert Footprints Trail — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park	Intermediate 00:48 6.52km
Kona Trail loop — Kahuku Unit — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park	Expert 01:33 11.5km
Kīpukapuaulu Trail loop — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park	Easy 00:15 1.90km
Kīlauea Iki West Overlook loop from Volcano	Intermediate 01:06 8.58km
Kīlauea Overlook loop from Volcano	Intermediate 00:46 6.88km
Fern Rainforest – Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) loop from Volcano	Intermediate 01:36 12.8km

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Kilauea Overlook to Nāhuku Lava Tube via Crater Rim Trail — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
01:46
14.1km
7:31/km
370m
370m
Expert
8
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ki'i Point Overlook via Coastal Trail loop — Hawaiʻi Island
00:21
3.29km
6:30/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
1
Intermediate run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Ancient Ōhiʻa Tree via Pit Crater Trail — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
01:51
13.1km
8:26/km
500m
500m
Expert
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
Kamakapa'a via Kamakapa'a Trail — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
00:32
4.29km
7:28/km
60m
60m
Easy
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Ka‘ū Desert Footprints Trail — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
00:48
6.52km
7:24/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Kona Trail loop — Kahuku Unit — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
01:33
11.5km
8:06/km
340m
340m
Expert
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Kīpukapuaulu Trail loop — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
00:15
1.90km
7:46/km
50m
50m
Easy
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Kīlauea Iki West Overlook loop from Volcano
01:06
8.58km
7:39/km
230m
230m
Intermediate
5.0
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Kīlauea Overlook loop from Volcano
00:46
6.88km
6:43/km
160m
160m
Intermediate
21
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.