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| | There are backcountry hiking trails all over Hawaii; Halemaumau Trail is one of them, and it's in Hawaii County. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the wilderness a bit, and Halemaumau Trail in Hawaii County, Hawaii is just what you need. Hiking here in Hawaii is an outstanding idea. You should count on this backcountry walk taking about 4.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Being 6 miles long it's a mid length hike. The backpacking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time |
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which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can walk it just one way. Every single Hawaii backcountry hiking trail has its own unique prettiness. The amount
| | of rainfall that falls at Halemaumau Trail is right next door to the national average; during the month of January you get the most rain around here, and June on the other hand is the driest. This part of Hawaii is always a joy to go to during backcountry backpacking season. This great outdoors hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 469 feet which is a lower than average number. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is an area covered with lots of backpacking and hiking trails. At parts of the year this area sees very little | |
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rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Halemaumau Trail is a normal length hiking trail with very little uphill walking involved which makes this a very tough backpacking and hiking trail for advanced trekkers
looking for a good challenge. Summertime highs at Halemaumau Trail usually tend to be in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 60's; overnight lows during the winter for Halemaumau Trail tend to be in the 40's.
Halemaumau Trail is a great outdoors hiking trail pretty far from Hilo, but there's good natural loveliness waiting here for you along it. This is not a very long hiking trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens.
Briefly about
the general area:
You'll meet a lot of people from Hilo here. Halemaumau Trail is tremendous enough to spend more than a day at, Nmakanipaio Campground is a tremendous local campground, and stopping by Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is just something you need to do if you haven't yet.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 19.4018, Longitude -155.2805
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 19.4302, Longitude -155.2582
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
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Total elevation difference: 469 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Hilo, Hawaii
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hilo, Hawaii, the metro area neareast to Halemaumau Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Trails Near Halemaumau Trail:
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Byron Ledge Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 0 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 444 feet elevation difference |
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Crater Rim Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 0 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 474 feet elevation difference |
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Sulphur Banks Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 1 miles away, 0.5 hiking miles, 58 feet elevation difference |
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Devastation Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 1 miles away, 0.5 hiking miles, 56 feet elevation difference |
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Kau Desert Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 7 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2266 feet elevation difference |
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Napau Crater Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 7 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 663 feet elevation difference |
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Maunaiki Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 7 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 145 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Halemaumau Trail:
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Chalet Kilauea Collection, Volcano, Big Island
, 2 miles away |
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Kilauea Volcano Cottages, Volcano, Big Island
, 2 miles away |
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Volcano House, Hilo, Big Island
, 6 miles away |
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Inn at Kulaniapia, Hilo, Big Island
, 17 miles away |
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Hilo Seaside Hotel, Hilo, Big Island
, 25 miles away |
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6 miles away
