Maunaulu
an overlook of lava flows that crossed the road in the 1970s
Maunaulu is one of the places Roamward flags on the Chain of Craters Road because it gives the drive its texture: an overlook of lava flows that crossed the road in the 1970s. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Chain of Craters Road runs Kīlauea summit → Hōlei Sea Arch, HI. From a volcano summit to the sea.
Nearby route stops
- Kīlauea summit — the high start in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (Chain of Craters Road)
- Puʻuloa Petroglyphs — a boardwalk to one of Hawaiʻi’s largest petroglyph fields (Chain of Craters Road)
This is a route-context guide, not a canonical Roamward check-in yet. Save the full route from its route guide. Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
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