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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 6/5/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Kahuku Unit Roads
Kahuku Road beyond the cross fence (mile marker 4) is closed to vehicles; pedestrian use is permitted. Four-wheel drive is strongly recommended past the Upper Palm Trailhead (mile marker 3).
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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 4/10/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Highway 11, Park Entrance and Crater Rim Drive East Reopen
Highway 11 is open near the park entrance. The park entrance, Crater Rim Drive East and Chain of Craters Road are open. Other volcanic-related safety closures are in place. Stay out of closed areas for your safety.
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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 4/8/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Mauna Loa Summit and Cabin Closed for Severe Weather
Mauna Loa Summit and Cabin are closed due to severe weather effective April 8, 2026. Red Hill Cabin and Pu'u'ula'ula are open but only accessible via a backcountry hike from the trailhead past Mauna Loa Observatory. This trail to Red Hill is covered by lava from the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption.
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⚡ Danger ⚡
Issued: 3/11/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Temporary Closure of Hwy 11 and Kīlauea Summit Due to Volcanic Rock Impacts
Due to significant tephra fallout during the eruption (now paused), Kīlauea summit is temporarily closed. Highway 11 is closed between mile markers 27.5 and 40 due to thick amounts of tephra covering the road. Avoid the area. Workers are using heavy equipment to clear roadways.
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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 10/29/2025 12:00 AM EDT
Use Caution Hiking Kīlauea Iki Trail Western Switchbacks
Construction on the western switchbacks of Kīlauea Iki Trail is incomplete, however the trail and switchbacks remain open. Hikers need to be aware of uneven surfaces and take extreme caution to watch their footing in this area.
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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 10/4/2025 12:00 AM EDT
Kahuku unit closed during government shutdown
During the federal government shutdown, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park remains open with limited services. The Kahuku unit is closed.
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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 9/8/2025 8:54 PM EDT
Yellow Jacket (Vespula) Wasp Activity
Be aware of aggressive ground-nesting yellowjacket wasps. When threatened, leave the area. Do not swat wasps. If stung and you begin to experience serious symptoms or allergic reactions, call 911.
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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 9/8/2025 8:54 PM EDT
Yellow Jacket (Vespula) Wasp Activity
Be aware of aggressive ground-nesting yellowjacket wasps. When threatened, leave the area. Do not swat wasps. If stung and you begin to experience serious symptoms or allergic reactions, call 911.
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