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Upper Waiakea ATV and Dirt Bike Park
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Mauna Loa Volcano, Stainback Highway, Big Island, Flume Road, Na Ala Hele Trails |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located on the slopes of the largest volcano on earth, this OHV area offers about 56 miles of marked ATV and motorcycle trails. Vegetation is lush and trails can be very muddy during wet weather. The staging area has restroom and garbage facilities.
A permit is required before entering the park and can be obtained by contacting the Division of Forestry and Wildlife in Hilo or Waimea. The park is open daily during daylight hours but overnight parking is prohibited. Camping can be found at nearby Namakanipaio Campground which offers a large grassy area with tall trees and basic camping amenities.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | |
| Dates Open | Daily dawn - dusk | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (60 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 60 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | riding permitted during daylight hours |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Hilo, HI | ||
| From: Hilo, HI
1) Take SR-11 south about 1 mile 2) Turn right (west) on Stainback Highway, continue about 9 miles 3) Park entrance is on the right (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Division of Forestry & Wildlife P.O. Box 4849 Hilo, HI 96720-0849 (808) 974-4221 (808) 887-6063 dlnr.hawaii.gov |
Upper Waiakea Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/18/2014 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 330 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 56 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 200 to 2200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | None | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Chevron (808) 935-5165 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Chevron (808) 935-5165 |
 Water | 20-30 Miles (N) | Namakanipaio Campground (808) 985-6000 |
 RV Hookup | Hilo, HI | no RV hookups on Big Island |
 RV Disposal | Hilo, HI | no RV hookups on Big Island |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Namakanipaio Campground (808) 985-6000 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Chevron (808) 935-5165 |
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