Pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed in some areas of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Located on the Island of Hawaii, the park protects some of the most unique geologic, biologic, and cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes – Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. Pets are allowed in the following areas: all parking areas and surrounding curbs (excluding Hilina Pali Road and Kulanaokuaiki Campground); on Crater Rim Drive in areas open to vehicles; on Chain of Craters Road down to Puʻu Loa Petroglyphs; at Nāmakanipaio Campground; on Mauna Loa Road, occasionally referred to as “The Strip Road”; on Highway 11; at Kīlauea Military Camp: on paved roads and parking areas; and at the picnic area, up to the park ball field gate, not including the ball field. Pets are not permitted in all of the undeveloped areas of the park. This includes all designated wilderness and all frontcountry and backcountry trails.
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