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Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Historic Walking Area · Hidden Gem · Hiking Trail
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  • The Petroglyphs were a highlight for me. The trail was longer then expected, but it was nice to see some of the old lava flow up close. The trail was flat for the most part but rocky in parts, so... 
    The Petroglyphs were a highlight for me. The trail was longer then expected, but it was nice to see some of the old lava flow up close. The trail was flat for the most part but rocky in parts, so...  more »
  • These petroglyphs are some of the best I've ever seen, and I've been all over the world and have seen lots of petroglyphs! The walk to the petroglyphs is about three-quarters of a mile over dried... 
    These petroglyphs are some of the best I've ever seen, and I've been all over the world and have seen lots of petroglyphs! The walk to the petroglyphs is about three-quarters of a mile over dried...  more »
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  • Super easy trail about 1.5 miles RT. Good for families and kids. Zero shade so definitely bring water. Walking on the trail you see some really beautiful lava formations. There are approx 23,000 petroglyphs here. Some are super obvious but others it feels a bit like “where’s Waldo?” A lovely stop on the Chain of Craters road.
  • Wow, so awesome to literally feel like you’re traveling back in time to view these petroglyphs. Pretty cool to see history written in the lava rocks. I wonder what stories are being told and what historical events were documented here. Be prepared for a bit of a hike. So bring appropriate shoes, sunscreen, water and maybe an umbrella for the sun. It gets really hot on these rocks.

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