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Lava Tree State Park

  • Address: Hwy. 132, Puna District, HI | Map It
  • Phone: 808/974-6200
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.4/5

Fodor's Review:

Tree molds that rise like blackened smokestacks formed here in 1790 when a lava flow swept through the ohia forest. Some reach as high as 12 feet. The meandering trail provides close-up looks at some of Hawaii's tropical plants and trees. There are restrooms and a couple of picnic pavilions and tables. Mosquitoes live here in abundance, so be sure to bring repellent.

  • Cost: Free
  • Open: Daily 30 min. before sunrise-30 min. after sunset
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Reviewed by Rockgirl from Jacksonville, FL on 7/19/07
This park was easy to find, free and very cool. An easy walk through the park to see the eerie lava-coated trees. I was disapointed in the amount of work being done to the park during our visit but it was free so I can't complain that much.

Member Rating: 4.4
Ratings details: Experience: 4.0 Ease: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Don't Miss: 4.0
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