Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness
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| Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness | |
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| IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area) | |
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| Location | Hawaii, United States |
| Nearest city | Pahala, Hawaii |
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| Area | 130,790 acres (529 km²) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness is a designated wilderness area within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It was designated in 1978 with 123,100 acres (498 km²), and was later expanded to 130,790 acres (529 km²).[1] Wilderness designation covers the northwestern extension of the National Park, including the volcano Mauna Loa. In the southwestern portion of the park, a large chunk of wilderness includes several miles of coastline, a small portion southeast of the visitors center, and the 'Ola'a Forest, which is separate from and just north of the park.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Haleakala National Park Wilderness Area - Recreation.gov
- ^ Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness - Wilderness.net
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - National Park Service
- Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness - Wilderness.net
