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Kaumana Caves

Kaumana Caves - Highway 200 north of Hilo

Kaumana Caves - Highway 200, North of Hilo

Photo by John Fischer

Located about five miles north of downtown Hilo on Highway 200 (Saddle Road), Kaumana Caves is actually a large lava tube formed during the 1881 erruption of Mauna Loa. You can't miss signs for the cave on your right as you drive north.

You walk down a steep staircase and into a large opening. You will see and smell tropical foliage and wildflowers. Bring a flashlight if you want to hike further into the lava tube.

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