Lake Waiau via Mauna Kea-Humu'ula Trail
AWD
HI
YES
Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 1.5 mi
Region: Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve
Elev. Gain: 315 ft
When to Go: Year-Round
Avg. Time: 1 hr
Parking: Roadside
Type: Out + Back
Pass: None
Know Before You Go:
Hike to the only alpine lake in the Hawaiian Islands.
Signs do indicate that this is an illegal hike; hike at your own risk.
Bring lots of water and snacks as you'll be hiking at 13,000 feet; altitude sickness is common.
Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center; a port-a-potty can be found at the roadside parking coordinates.
AWD is extremely necessary.
