Mauna Kea State Park

Mauna Kea State Park is a state or provincial park located in United States.

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    (808) 974-6200

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    State or Provincial Park

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Hawaii United States

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Smithsonian Channel

In the 1960s, NASA sent the Apollo astronauts to train on Mauna Kea’s moon-like terrain. The agency recently announced that it would be returning to test new Mars rovers here. (From Aerial America) Read more

Dani Cunningham

AWSOME & A MUST DO TO THE SUMMIT - with Greg from Manua Kea Summit Adventures (educated geologist/astronomer) very knowledgable , organised, great food Can't speak highly enough!!!

Wendy DG

Such an awesome environment

Baron Sekiya

The only public restrooms along the entire stretch of Saddle Road . Closest on the West is Waikoloa Village . Closest on the East is probably Kaumana Park . No potable water at this park if you're just m

iris isa

No more..Gilbert Kahele

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Tourist Information
Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station

Amazing place... More than 4500 mts above ocean and with different temperature and landscape from the rest of Big Island... MUST SEE PLACE.... - Luciana Santo

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Mountain
Mauna Kea Summit

Check the live cams and weather reports on the visitor center website before you go. It's a MUST do! Incredible experience. - RC

7.3
Trail
Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu

Nice place for a hike. The bathrooms are foul-smelling. Must hold breath. - Lee Hudson

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Scenic Lookout
Onizuka Center For International Astronomy

Free guided night star gazing with from 6-10pm every night. Catch the sunset from a ridge across the street, about a 15 min walk. It seemed foggy driving up but it cleared by nightfall. - Talisa Chang

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Mountain
Mauna Kea Observatory Complex

Beautiful- A must do 6 mile drive! Can be cold and treacherous weather/fog/snow! Know your conditions! - Lori B

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Park
Rainbow Falls Park

Beautiful and very accessible view! Great for anyone with small kids or maybe those unable to make a long trek. It’s literally a minute from the parking lot. - KC

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National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Amazing views. Quite big for a day visit. A car is a nessesity. Nice postcards in the visitor center. Some of the trails are closed because of vulcanic activity. - Martin Kunz