Near Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs
More petroglyphs etched into the lava.
Near Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs
Petroglyphs on the hillside.
Near Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs
Petroglyph man
Near Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs
Petroglyphs etched into the lava.
Near Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs
Petroglyphs

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Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs

3.9 (8 Ratings)
A pleasant out-and-back leading to some of the most interesting human history in the park.
1.2
mi
Distance
14
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
<b>Stay on the boardwalk.</b> Walking on the lava surface will destroy the fragile petroglyphs.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.23mi
Distance
14ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
158ft
High Point
131ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Travel in the footsteps of the kpuna (elders) to Pu`u Loa (hill of long life), a sacred and awe-inspiring gallery of ki`i pohaku (images carved in stone). These simple engravings record the life and history of the native Hawaiian people. Follow the trail from the parking lot along Chain of Craters Road for about 0.5 miles to reach the boardwalk. On the boardwalk, check out (without touching) the over 500-year-old pieces of artwork.

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Contributors
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