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Lake Waiʻau trail – Lake Waiʻau loop from Mauna Kea Observatories

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Hawaiʻi County

Lake Waiʻau trail – Lake Waiʻau loop from Mauna Kea Observatories

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Lake Waiʻau trail – Lake Waiʻau loop from Mauna Kea Observatories

01:09

3.63km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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314 m

Lake Waiʻau trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

While the trail is nicely maintained, still keep watch for an occasional loose rock along the way. But the path is mostly clear and easy to traverse.

Tip by

1.18 km

Lake Waiʻau

Highlight • Lake

a beautiful little lake in an old volcano crater

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3.63 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.57 km

1.16 km

872 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (4,030 m)

Lowest point (3,890 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

14°C

7°C

56 %

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