Lava Tree State Park
4 expert reviews
“Tree molds that rise like blackened smokestacks formed here in 1790, when a lava flow swept through the ‘ohi‘a forest.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet
"Entering this park, located beneath a tight-knit canopy of (invasive) albizia trees is an otherworldly experience."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"An easy 0.6-mile paved loop takes you past ancient ‘lava trees,’ created in 1790 when pahoehoe (smooth-flowing lava) from Kilauea’s East Rift Zone enveloped moisture-laden ohia before receding."
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Frommer's
"A well-shaded, paved .7-mile loop trail through the rich foliage of the 17-acre park. Facilities include restrooms and a few spots for picnicking"
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+1 808-974-6200
Pahoa-Kapoho Road (Highway 132), Puna district, Pahoa, Island of Hawaii, HI
