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Mauna Loa Road

Volcano, Hawaii · Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Dogs on a leash all year

Quiet, narrow road through native forest on the slopes of Mauna Loa. It is a road, not a trail: dogs are banned from every trail in the national park. Dogs on a leash; watch for cars.

Source: National Park Service, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Checked October 29, 2026.

Route shown on the map: about 6.2 km of trail as mapped in OpenStreetMap. Trails can include side paths, so check the park map for the walk you plan.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: the rule in full

Pets are banned from all trails and undeveloped areas. Leashed pets are allowed in parking areas, on roads open to vehicles including Mauna Loa Road and Chain of Craters Road, and at Namakanipaio Campground.

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