As you probably know, there is a lot of lava and forest on Hawaiʻi Island, but those two usually don't fit together perfectly. But Puʻu Oʻo Trail is different and while hiking on lava fields you will find old-growth forest in between those fields, that got spared. Besides that crazy phenomenon, the trail is a paradise for birders and photographers as there are several species of endemic birds.

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Hike the 8.6-mile Puʻu Oʻo Trail loop on Hawaiʻi Island, a moderate route through lava fields and lush kīpukas with unique birdwatching.

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Distance 3.27 km

Uphill 40 m

Downhill 50 m

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Sunday 19 April

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29 %

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