Hawaii hiking trails - Byron Ledge Trail, Hawaii County

   
  If you are in Hawaii during hiking season you have to go hiking. Byron Ledge Trail is a hiking and backpacking trail rather far from Hilo, but it is a wonderful hideaway from the city. Hiking trails are fine and plentiful in Hawaii; one of them being Byron Ledge Trail in Hawaii County. Summertime brings highs in the 60's to Byron Ledge Trail. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 60's with temperatures at Byron Ledge Trail dipping down into the 40's all through winter nights. This is a long hiking trail, so don't
    forget to pack enough supplies. This hike shouldn't take more than 6.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before
you go. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Backcountry backpacking in Hawaii is a splendid way to spend some time. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Byron Ledge Trail is 7.8 miles long it's an average length great outdoors trail. Byron Ledge Trail gets a common amount of yearly rain; most of the rain falls during January while June is frequently the driest month. Byron Ledge Trail has a total elevation difference of 444 feet which is lower than average. There are plenty of backcountry trails in Hawaii;  
each one of them has its own unique beauty. Put on your trekking shoes, and hit the hiking and backpacking trail, Byron Ledge Trail in Hawaii County, Hawaii is the wilderness at its best. You spend the whole hike in roughly the same elevation zone, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your hike. This backcountry trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. The length of Byron Ledge Trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail perfect for hard core backpackers looking for adventure.

Briefly about the general area:
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a fine local destination here at Byron Ledge Trail. Klauea Forest Reserve is a tremendous forest region near Byron Ledge Trail, and a glorious spot to camp here at Byron Ledge Trail is Nmakanipaio Campground.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 19.4018, Longitude -155.2806
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 19.4317, Longitude -155.2651
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 4.5 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 4.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 444 feet


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 Trails Near Byron Ledge Trail:
Halemaumau Trail, Hawaii County County , 0 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 469 feet elevation difference
Crater Rim Trail, Hawaii County County , 0 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 474 feet elevation difference
Sulphur Banks Trail, Hawaii County County , 1 miles away, 0.5 hiking miles, 58 feet elevation difference
Devastation Trail, Hawaii County County , 1 miles away, 0.5 hiking miles, 56 feet elevation difference
Kau Desert Trail, Hawaii County County , 7 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2266 feet elevation difference
Napau Crater Trail, Hawaii County County , 7 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 663 feet elevation difference
Maunaiki Trail, Hawaii County County , 7 miles away,  3.8 hiking miles, 145 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Byron Ledge Trail:
Nmakanipaio Campground, Hawaii County, 2 miles away
 National Parks Near Byron Ledge Trail:
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - HI , 0 miles away
 Hotels Near Byron Ledge Trail:
Chalet Kilauea Collection, Volcano, Big Island , 2 miles away
Kilauea Volcano Cottages, Volcano, Big Island , 2 miles away
Volcano House, Hilo, Big Island , 6 miles away
Inn at Kulaniapia, Hilo, Big Island , 17 miles away
Sea Mountain, Pahala, Big Island , 21 miles away

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