Hiking Highlight
Recommended by Chriz le Rouge
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Mauna Loa Wilderness
Mauna Loa boasts the title of the largest active volcano on planet earth, measuring over 55,000ft from the summit to its submerged base (by comparison, Everest is only 29,00ft high!). Its name means "Long Mountain". There is a cabin where campers can make reservations to stay at the summit, though the site is sometimes closed due to volcanic activity. Mauna Loa has erupted 34 times since 1843, and is one of Earth's most active volcanoes.
March 13, 2023
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