Pu'u Huluhulu

This 150-foot tall cinder cone stands between the access roads to Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, covered with native Hawaiian vegetation and surrounded by lava flows.

The cone formed through volcanic activity and remains a testament to the geological forces that shaped the Island of Hawaii over thousands of years.

Native Hawaiians named this formation Puʻu Huluhulu, which translates to hairy hill, referring to the dense vegetation covering its slopes and summit.

The hiking trail extends 0.5 miles round trip from the trailhead near mile marker 28 on Highway 200, requiring standard hiking gear for the 5000-foot elevation.

From the summit, visitors can observe both Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, while walking through a preserved area of native Koa trees.

Location: Hamakua

GPS coordinates: 19.68750,-155.46694

Latest update: March 14, 2025 08:42