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Mauna Loa is an active shield volcano and one of five volcanoes that create the island of Hawaii. Mauna Loa is considered the largest volcano on Earth and its last eruption happened in 1984. Its summit is part of the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Mauna Loa’s slopes are fairly gentle and have a number of hiking trails going up to the summit.
One of the most popular runs from the Saddle Road up to the Mauna Loa Observatory at 11,135 feet.
The Mauna Loa Trail is longer but not too steep or strenuous. There is no much shade along the trail, so it can get hot along the way and cold on top.
There are two cabins where hikers can spend the night. With the total round trip of 43.2 miles, count on 3 to 4 days to complete the hike.
You have to see this spectacular video of Mauna Loa.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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