The Pu'u Wa'awa'a Forest Reserve is home to a diverse dry 'ōhi'a forest mixed with many endangered and rare plants. The 'Ōhi'a Trail take you through some of these forested areas where a wide variety of native and exotic birds have found a home. Be sure to check in at the Hiker Check-in Station for trail information.
The 'Ōhi'a Trail follows a very old dozed ranch road. This trail provides a pedestrian alternative to the Vulcanite Road through an 'ōhi'a grove with interpretive examples of endangered and key plant species of the area.
Part of the Hawai'i Island Birding Trail (see Link below).
Difficulty: Easy
Highest point: 2,773 feet
Lowest point: 2,301 feet
Typical Grade: 4.5% – Maximum Grade: 18.2%
Typical Cross Slope: 3.8% – Maximum Cross Slope: 22%
Typical Trail Width: 48 in. / 122 cm – Minimum Trail Width: 48 in. / 122 cm
Surface Type: Rocky – 100% of trail is Firm
Obstructions: Rock, 5 in. / 13 cm
