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Makaopuhi Crater Loop via Nāpau Crater Trail

based on 12 tracks & routes #5 hike out of 27 in
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8.2 mi
Distance
4 hrs 56 min
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561 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail to Makaopuhi Crater in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

This trail goes by Puʻu Huluhulu Outlook, Puʻu Huluhulu, and Maunaulu Lava Shield.

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