Off-Road Trails in Hawaii

    3 trails ranging from easy scenic drives to expert-only rock crawling across Hawaii.

    1 Easy
    1 Moderate
    1 Hard
    Hard

    Mauna Kea Summit Road

    4.9
    Hilo, HI

    Drive from tropical sea level to 13,796 feet through every climate zone on Earth. The unpaved summit road above the Visitor Center crosses a volcanic moonscape above the clouds to the highest point in Hawaii. A truly otherworldly drive.

    Trail·28 miles
    Moderate

    Mauna Kea Access Road

    4.7
    Big Island, HI

    Drive from sea level to 13,796 feet on Hawaii's highest peak. The lunar landscape above the clouds offers stargazing that rivals anywhere on Earth. 4x4 required for summit access.

    Trail·30 miles
    Easy

    Mauna Loa Observatory Road

    4.5
    Big Island, HI

    Less crowded than Mauna Kea, this road climbs the flanks of the world's largest active volcano. Lava fields stretch to the horizon in every direction.

    Hidden Gem·17 miles

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