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Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station

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Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station

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    April 6, 2025

    Hiking

    Visitor center and checkpoint for car travelers. From here, further travel is only permitted with four-wheel drive.
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    May 29, 2024

    Mountain biking

    The Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station is located at 9,200 feet on Mauna Kea on Hawaii's Big Island, and serves as a crucial hub for visitors exploring this iconic mountain. …

    September 11, 2024

    Hiking

    The visitor center has restrooms, water, trail information, and a gift shop. There are plenty of short walks just out the door of the center that grant panoramic views south across the island to Mauna Loa. If you are hiking up to the summit of Mauna Kea, this is the perfect to start your adventure.

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