Areas closed due to eruption reopened
Two weeks after they were closed due to volcanic activity on Mauna Loa, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife is reopening the following areas: Kapapala Forest Reserve; ‘Ainapo Trail, road and cabin; and Kipuka ‘Ainahou Nene Sanctuary.
Kapapala Unit J, reopened for game bird hunting last Saturday.
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Mauna Loa Forest Reserve and the Mauna Loa Observatory Road remain closed due to continued volcanic hazards.
A gate is being constructed at the Mauna Loa Forest Reserve boundary on the access road and will be locked until further notice.
The portion of Unit A south of Daniel K. Inouye Highway within the Mauna Kea Forest Reserve and Game Management Area will remain closed for hunting until further notice.
People are reminded that it is illegal to cross into any closed area, and violators can be cited or arrested.
