Hale Huna Kai - House of Sea Spray Call for Information 808.987.6933 Waipio Valley A thousand feet deep, a mile across, six miles long, the Waipi'o Valley on the Big Island of Hawaii is the largest and most spectacular of the series of amphitheater valleys on the windward side of the Kohala Mountains. The hike in and out of the valley is very steep (a 25% grade). At the bottom, follow the trail to the left up-valley and you encounter the Hi'ilawe waterfalls pouring straight out of the clouds and falling a thousand feet before disappearing into the coconut palms. If you follow the trail to the right to the ocean towards Waipi'o Beach, you will take an easy walk between ferns and elephant-ear plants and past African tulip trees aflame with red blossoms, through groves of sinuous trees until you reach the beautiful black sand beach. For the really adventurous you can take the trail to the Waimanu Valley at the northwest wall of the beach. Waipio Valley - Breathtaking! Petroglyphs at Volcanoes National Park Volcanoes National Park (about 1.25 hours from Hale Huna Kai) is huge, encompassing the enormous Kilauea Caldera and featuring miles of trails that cross lava fields, deserts, rain forests, beaches, and, in winter, snow. Active lava flows can often be viewed at ocean side. The hike to see the flow could be a short or long one, depending on the path that the flow is currently taking. Usually this hike is over semi-rough terrain. The visitors' center at Volcano will alert you to current conditions. A good source for Mauna Loa Hikes Hiking Volcano National Park Lots of information on the Big Island Ala Kahaki Trail-Big Island Located on the beautiful Kona Coast on the Big Island. This hike is an easy, yet long (7 hour) adventure. The trail follows coastline over ancient fisherman's trails and Hawaiian Kingdom roads along anchialine ponds. Leads to Puako petroglyph field at Mauna Lani Resort. Kilauea Iki Trail-Big Island Located in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a 3 mile strenuous, two and a half hour loop. Start at Kilauea Iki overlook, going counterclockwise along the rim. Trail goes through forest with views of Mauna Kea before descending onto crater floor. See the eruptive remains of Puu Puai and steam escaping from cracks. Easy 2 mile hike in the Kau District. The trail begins near MM80 on Highway 11. The Trail goes over aging lava flows, through wet and dry forest, has scenic pit crater, many birds, and a picnic area. Approximately 19 miles west of Naalehu. Muliwai Trail-Big Island Located in the Waipio and Waimanu Valleys. 19 miles from Waipio Valley Lookout. This is a long 12 hour difficult hike. Trail guide is available. Walk four wheel drive road to valley floor, turn right along beach to stream. Follow stream and horse trail to western side of valley for the beginning of the Muliwai Trail. This trail zig-zags up wall of Waipio, then leads across plateau to Waimanu crossing twelve 500 foot gulches before descending into Waimanu Valley. Overnight camping in designated areas with permit. Donkey Trail-Big Island Located just north of Hilo, this easy 30 minute hike's trail head is across from the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden office. Trail goes to point between Kenenue and Kahalii Bays, part of a Hawaiian Kingdom government cart road.