Backcountry in Volcano National Park
Halapē Trip 10-31-07 to 11-2-07
10-31-07:
Getting Ready for the 7.7 mile 2,680 ft descent from Mau Loa O Mauna Ulu
Mauna Loa in the background
Map
Gearing up
ʻōhelo berry
Windy start
On the Keauhou Trail!
Mary on the 1969 Mauna Ulu lava flow
Finally off the pahoehoe lava
Peak a boo view of ʻĀpua Point
My favorite picture, half moon within the ʻōhiʻa tree branches
Distant view of Halapē
The finger pointing at the moon is not the moon
Distant view of Halapē
Volcanic gas from Puʻu ʻOʻo (ʻĀpua Point)
Mary hiking towards Halapē (by small rock island)
Mary hiking, Mauna Ulu 1969-1974 lava flows cascading down the pali
Trail marker, 4.8 miles completed, time for lunch!
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