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The ultimate adventure guide

Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
Climbing up the front face of the pu'u.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
The pu'u hosts a well-developed koa forest.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
For such a small preserve, the landscape is diverse.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
Kīpuka Pu'u Huluhulu Native Tree Sanctuary is a great spot for kids to explore.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
The lush kipuka is surrounded by lava fields.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
The view of Saddle Road as it heads to the Kona coast.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
Views of Mauna Loa are not as abundant, but they are still possible to find.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
Snow-capped Mauna Kea from atop the pu'u.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
Huluhulu means "hairy" in Hawaiian.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
The path on the backside of the pu'u.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
The western side of the pu'u is exposed rock with interesting formations (and serious erosion).
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
Walking back around the pu'u to the parking lot.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
The preserve from afar.
Jaime Johnson
Photo Date: 
03/17/2018
The entrance from Saddle Road (Route 200).

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