Wear bright colored clothing as the road passes through areas for year-round hunting for game mammals and seasonal shooting of game birds. Occasionally, the area may close due to aerial control of invasive mammals. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Division of Forestry and Wildlife at (808) 974-4221.

Do not use any trail or access road that is not delineated by name and color and that may also be displayed on these maps. The marked features are managed for public recreational use. Other trails or roads that branch off from the public features may be on private property, and are not managed for any public recreational use. Access is subject to adjacent landowner approval, and if used without authorization, you will be trespassing and possibly putting yourself at risk.

1. Stay on the trail
2. Check the weather
3. Watch the time
4. Avoid undue risk
5. Read all posted signs
6. Respect other trail users
7. Pack out at least what you pack in

• In order to use the Mauna Kea Ridng Area, you are required to obtain a permit and complete a waiver agreement which is available FREE online at the link below (See "Links" section).

• All off highway vehicles must be equipped with a spark arrestor. Loud bikes and ATVs are causing loss of riding areas nationwide and we support the California OHV sound limit of 96 decibels.

• 4-Wheel Drive
• Cultural Study
• Nature Study
• Open Views
• Scenic Viewpoint
• Sensitive Area

• 4-Wheel Drive
• ATV/Motorized Vehicle
• Equine
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Motorcycle
• Sightseeing
• Wildlife View

• No Commercial
• No Open Fires
• No Plant Sand Dirt Rock Removal
• No Smoking

Hunting may be in progress on or near this hiking trail. Hunting dogs may be off-leash while engaged in the hunt. Hikers must keep their dogs leashed at all times and remove dog waste while on this trail.

• Blind Corner
• High Elevation
• Hunting Area
• Sun Exposure