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R.O.D. Gate and Trailhead

R.O.D. Gate and Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

R.O.D. Gate and Trailhead

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(3)

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5.0

(1)

Cycling

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

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Location: Hawaiʻi County, United States

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Zachary

March 13, 2023

Hiking

The R.O.D. gate is currently the northernmost parking area in the Kahuku Unit. Here visitors must disinfect their boots to avoid spreading Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (a disease that affects the native ʻŌhiʻa trees) within the park. All routes to the Kona Trail and Glover Trails start here with a 1.2 mile walk up the R.O.D. road. The ridgeline Pali o Ka‘eo Trail (which provides views of the coast, and Pit Crater Trail to the Forested Pit Crater are also accessible to the east of the gate.

Christopher

November 1, 2023

Cycling

There is a nice picnic table with an amazing view of the surrounding forest reserve. This area was acquired by purchasing a large portion of a cattle farm. The area is still being developed, but most of the trails and view here are ready to go!

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