Pololū Valley lookout, trail to be temporarily closed
Pololū Valley Lookout and Pololū Trail in Kohala on the Big Island will be temporarily shuttered this weekend.
The closure is slated for 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and is necessary for maintenance because of recent storm impacts.
Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Nā Ala Hele Trail and Access Program and partner Protect Pololū ʻOhana — a group of mostly lineal descendants of Pololū — also notify the public that the temporary closure also will restrict access to parking and hiking.
Work will address visitor safety and focus on upkeep and repairs to the trail, valley and immediate surroundings.
Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources staff understands that Pololū Valley is a cherished destination and appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation during this important work.
The brief closure will ensure preservation of this special place and safety for its visitors.
Public access to the lookout, trail and parking area will resume at 2 p.m. the same day.
Residents with questions, concerns or interest in volunteering can contact Protect Pololū ʻOhana via email at info@protectpololu.org, @protectpololu on Instagram and Protect Pololū on Facebook.
