Puʻuhuluhulu is accessible via a short day hike beginning at the Maunaulu parking lot.

In reference to its vegetation-covered slopes, Puʻuhuluhulu means “hairy hill” in Hawaiian and stands out in stark contrast to the adjacent lava flows of Maunaulu. The 1969-1974 eruption of Maunaulu was centered just downhill from Puʻuhuluhulu and over the course of five years, surrounded most of this cinder cone.

Today the top of the cone features an observation deck that provides a view of the Maunaulu lava shield that formed during the eruption. A Maunaulu Trail Guide is also available (pdf- 7.63 MB)

A restroom is available at the Maunaulu parking lot.