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Mauna Loa Observatory loop from Mauna Loa Observatory
04:02
12.3km
600m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Mauna Loa Wilderness
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
19 m
Mauna Loa Observatory
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
6.02 km
Pit Toilet in Mauna Loa Wilderness
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
12.3 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.93 km
2.38 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
12.3 km
< 100 m
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