Mauna Loa Trail to Summit
A multi-day ascent of the world's largest shield volcano, climbing from 6,600 feet to 13,681 feet through volcanic desert to the summit caldera.
Route overview
- Region
- Hawaii, United States
- Distance
- 38 miles
- Elevation gain
- 6,600 feet
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Recommended duration
- 3 days
- Route type
- Out-and-Back
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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