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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
Parking can be found at a signed pullout along Hawaii Belt Road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
A sign marks the beginning of the single track trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
There are a few interpretive signs posted along the hike route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
The dark surface of volcanic stone contrasts with the green slopes of Mauna Loa.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
The trail passes along interesting geologic features.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
A shelter contains the historical footprints display.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
Continuing beyond the historical display, the hike becomes more rough lava rock on the surface.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
On the barren surface, cairns are necessary for wayfinding.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
Volcanic fissures in the rock surface.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/21/2025
The trail comes to an end at a fork with the Mauna Iki Trail.

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