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Mauna Loa Lookout and Trailhead
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Location: Hawaiʻi County, United States
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Alex
April 30, 2023
Hiking
You can drive up here by car an then hike up the mountain with awesome views. At the lookout there is a toilet and a tiny picnic area.
Alex
October 25, 2023
Road cycling
The Mauna Loa Lookout and Trailhead is where the Mauna Loa Road ends. Mauna Loa Lookout is at 6,662 feet above sea level, and from here visitors can see the Kīlauea volcano, old lava flows, and on a clear day even the ocean. The area is subalpine woodland, and by biking here, cyclists will pass Koa, Māmane and ‘ōhi‘a trees. Bird spotting is popular here, and there are sometimes sightings of the ‘i‘iwi. The shade shelter here was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 and still stands strong today.
Graukater
May 9, 2024
Mountaineering
Beautiful viewpoint above the clouds with the opportunity to have a picnic. Pheasants can also be seen here occasionally.
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Elevation 2,020 m
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Location: Hawaiʻi County, United States