DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

News Release

LINDA LINGLE

GOVERNOR

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ALLAN A. SMITH, INTERIM CHAIRPERSON

Phone: (808) 587-0401

Fax: (808) 587-0390

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For Immediate Release: July 23, 2007

DLNR Reopens Muliwai Trail,
But Puu ‘O‘o Trail Is Still Closed

HILO — The Department of Land and Natural Resources will reopen the Muliwai trail on the island of Hawai‘i effective tomorrow.

The remote trail was closed last Wednesday, as a public safety precaution due to heavy rains forecast for the island from tropical depression Cosme.

For camping permits for Waimanu campground or information on current trail conditions, please call the Hilo DLNR Forestry and Wildlife office at (808) 974-4221.

DLNR reminds the public that the Puu ‘O‘o Trail remains closed, due to continuing volcanic activity in the vicinity of Kilauea and Puu ‘O‘o volcanoes.

The Puu ‘O‘o Trail, within the Kahauale‘a Natural Area Reserve, is also commonly known as Kahauale‘a Trail and Captain’s Trail. The trail head is located on Volcano Road (Hwy. 11) approximately at the 20 mile marker in Glenwood. A trail closure sign is posted at the trailhead.

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For more information media may contact:
Clement Chang
Na Ala Hele trails specialist
Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Phone: (808) 974-4382