Visiting Puʻu Loa Petroglyphs: what to know
- Tickets
- Included in park entry
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon, out of the midday sun
- Getting there
- Signed trailhead on lower Chain of Craters Road
Big Island itineraries with Puʻu Loa Petroglyphs
Puʻu Loa Petroglyphs is on day 4
Day 4 of Big Island in 5 Days
Craters and lava tubes
How Puʻu Loa Petroglyphs fits into a day.- 8:30Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube)Volcanoes NP
- 10:00Chain of Craters RoadVolcanoes NP
- 12:30Puʻu Loa PetroglyphsVolcanoes NP
- 16:00Drive to Hilo (about 45 minutes)Hilo
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Puʻu Loa Petroglyphs FAQs
How long is the Puʻu Loa Petroglyphs trail?
About 1.4 miles round trip on uneven lava. Wear closed shoes.
Can you touch the petroglyphs?
No. Stay on the boardwalk and do not touch or walk on the carvings.
Is there shade?
No. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen.
