Easy hikes and walks around Mauna Kea

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Exploring Mauna Kea on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Mauna Kea. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Pu‘ukalepeamoa Lookout — Mauna Kea Forest Reserve, Hawaiʻi Island	Easy 00:26 1.52km
Kalōpā Nature Trail loop — Kalōpā Native Forest State Park and Recreation Area, Hawaiʻi Island	Easy 00:22 1.39km
Puʻu Huluhulu loop — Hawaiʻi Island	Easy 00:27 1.61km
Akaka Falls State Park – Akaka Falls loop from Honomū	Easy 00:17 977m
Lake Waiʻau loop from Pepeekeo	Easy 00:46 2.38km
Pu‘ukalepeamoa Lookout loop from Wainaku	Easy 01:26 4.48km
Lake Waiʻau loop from Puuanahulu	Easy 00:51 2.92km

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Pu‘ukalepeamoa Lookout — Mauna Kea Forest Reserve, Hawaiʻi Island
00:26
1.52km
3.5km/h
40m
40m
Easy
7
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Kalōpā Nature Trail loop — Kalōpā Native Forest State Park and Recreation Area, Hawaiʻi Island
00:22
1.39km
3.8km/h
10m
10m
Easy
4.0
(1)
6
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Puʻu Huluhulu loop — Hawaiʻi Island
00:27
1.61km
3.6km/h
30m
30m
Easy
3
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Akaka Falls State Park – Akaka Falls loop from Honomū
00:17
977m
3.4km/h
30m
30m
Easy
4.5
(16)
266
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Lake Waiʻau loop from Pepeekeo
00:46
2.38km
3.1km/h
100m
100m
Easy
4.7
(3)
32
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Pu‘ukalepeamoa Lookout loop from Wainaku
01:26
4.48km
3.1km/h
180m
180m
Easy
5.0
(1)
9
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Lake Waiʻau loop from Puuanahulu
00:51
2.92km
3.5km/h
80m
80m
Easy
9
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.