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| | Here in Hawaii backcountry backpacking is an excellent idea. Great outdoors trails for backcountry backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over Hawaii; one of them being Sulphur Banks Trail in Hawaii County. Hawaii has so much to offer the fresh air lovers. Hey, time for a backcountry trek don’t you think? Sulphur Banks Trail in Hawaii County, Hawaii is a nice spot for getting out. Pretty far from Hilo you encounter Sulphur Banks Trail, but if you're looking for a nice spot to go backcountry backpacking, this is a nice selection. This is just one |
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of a large number of hiking trails in this area. Sometimes this backcountry trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This is a two-ended backcountry hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you
| | can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. Sulphur Banks Trail is 1 miles long it's shorter than many trails. High temperatures at Sulphur Banks Trail all through the summertime are in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 60's while Sulphur Banks Trail overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 40's. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. Sulphur Banks Trail is on the short side, and it's pretty | |
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flat which makes it a glorious hiking trail if you're looking for an easy stroll or if you're bringing small kids. Every Hawaii hiking trail is different from the others. This is not a very long backcountry trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something
happens. This backcountry trek shouldn't take more than 1 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. There's not much difference in elevation along the trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your hike. The total elevation
difference for Sulphur Banks Trail is 58 feet which is lower than average. The amount of rainfall that falls at Sulphur Banks Trail is right next door to the national average; January is when you get the most rain here, and June on the other hand is the driest.
Briefly about
the general area:
Do pay a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park since you're here at Sulphur Banks Trail; Nmakanipaio Campground is a magnificent campground here.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 19.4298, Longitude -155.2581
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 19.4313, Longitude -155.2652
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = .5 miles
Total climbing distance = .2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.25 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = .5 miles
Total climbing distance = .1 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.25 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1 miles
Total climbing distance = .3 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1 miles
Total climbing distance = .3 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 58 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 Sulphur Banks Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sulphur Banks Trail. |
| | Trails Near Sulphur Banks Trail:
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Byron Ledge Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 1 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 444 feet elevation difference |
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Halemaumau Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 1 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 469 feet elevation difference |
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Crater Rim Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 1 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 474 feet elevation difference |
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Devastation Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 2 miles away, 0.5 hiking miles, 56 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Sulphur Banks 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
, 5 miles away |
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Inn at Kulaniapia, Hilo, Big Island
, 16 miles away |
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Sea Mountain, Pahala, Big Island
, 21 miles away |
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5 miles away
