How high can you drive up Mauna Loa?
How high can you drive up Mauna Loa? The Mauna Loa Observatory Road turns south off the Saddle Road and zigs and zags up to the Mauna Loa NOAA Atmospheric Observatory at 11,140 feet, which you can see high on the hillside above as you progress along this road.
Do you need 4 wheel drive on the Road to Hana?
The road is unpaved but well-graded dirt for five miles, and at some points it is only one lane wide and has precipitous drop-offs, but at no point is 4WD essential. The only time you would need 4WD is during a torrential rainstorm—and in that situation, you should stay off the road altogether.
Can you drive to see the volcano in Hawaii?
You can drive as far as the old Jagger Museum and get out to look over the crater to but there is so much more to the Kilauea Volcano. Expect to spend at least most of the day exploring the area and driving the Chain of Craters Road.
Can you drive up to the volcano on the Big Island?
You can drive as far as the old Jagger Museum and get out to look over the crater to but there is so much more to the Kilauea Volcano. Expect to spend at least most of the day exploring the area and driving the Chain of Craters Road.
How long does it take to drive up Mauna Kea?
Depends where you are coming from. From Kona allow for about 1.5hrs. The trip from the visitor centre takes about 30 minutes depending on traffic.