Updated at 6:59 a.m., Monday, February 12, 2007
Muliwai Trail, Waimanu campground reopens today
Advertiser Staff
The Muliwai Trail on the Big Island, closed since the Oct. 15 earthquakse, is reopening today following completion of maintenance work on the 18-mile trail and the Waimanu campground.The Department of Land and Natural Resources announced the reopening in a news release.
Camping permits are new being issued for Waimanu Valley Campground at the Hilo DLNR Forestry and Wildlife office at (808) 974-4221.
"This popular, but remote, trail was closed following the earthquake for public safety until we could conduct on-the-ground inspections and trail maintenance by our trail program staff," said Peter Young, DLNR chairman. "It is now ready to be enjoyed once again by the public.
"However, some trail sections leading to the back of Waimanu Valley will be signed and remain closed due to persistent danger of landslides and falling rocks from above."
The trail zigzags up the western wall of Waipi'o Valley on the Big Island, climbing approximately 1,200 feet to the plateau.
For information on Muliwai Trail, visit the Na Ala Hele Web site at: www.hawaiitrails.org/trail.asp?TrailID=HA+35+001&island=Hawaii.
