Puʻuloa Petroglyphs is a sacred archaeological site in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, home to over 23,000 ancient rock carvings.
🗿 Explore one of Polynesia's largest petroglyph fields
🐢 Discover unique petroglyphs, including a rare sea turtle
📜 Learn about ancient Hawaiian cultural practices, like puka for umbilical cords
🚶 Enjoy a relatively easy 0.6-mile walk through a historic lava field
☀️ No shade, can be very hot
⚠️ Rocky and uneven trail in some sections
⛔️ Potential road closures due to volcanic activity
💧 Bring adequate sun protection and water
☔️ Consider raingear if weather is cloudy
👣 Stay on the boardwalk to preserve the fragile petroglyphs
Roadside parking available along Chain of Craters Road.
Trail is 0.6 miles long with rocky, uneven terrain; boardwalk around petroglyphs.
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