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Honua’ula Forest Reserve Makaula O’oma Tract

Trail Names: Maka’ula ‘O’oma Tract, Makahi Trail. (Nearby is Hao Street where some people were parking and accessing the trail from, but it is located on private land and is now posted so no longer available to the public.) Directions: The trail is accessed from the end of Makahi Street, which is near the top of Kaloko Drive (mauka of Mamalahoa Highway/Hawaii Belt Road/Hwy 190). Drive to where the road just ends. There is a trail with a small sign to the right (See picture of car, trail to right).   January 21, 2015 Update: It didn’t name the trail (the wooden sign shown above was damaged and removed in 2014), but it did say Forest Reserve (See picture of white sign). There was also a sign which warned about cars being broken into, and suggested parking on Hao Street, so you can double back and park there where the “Hao Street Trail” is.  More details on Hao Street Trail are down below. Center: 19.7258°N 155.9611°W Elevation at center: 2,602 feet...

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Pakalana Inn – Downtown Hilo

Pakalana Inn (located above “Hilo Guitars and Ukeleles” in downtown Hilo) 123 Punahoa Street, Hilo  (808) 935-0709 http://www.pakalanainn.com/ I learned about Pakalana Inn from the people who hold the dog shows in Hilo.  They said that a lot of the people and their dogs who come over from the other islands for the Hilo dog shows stay at Pakalana Inn, which has 5 rooms.  I have never stayed there, but it’s such a central location and in walking distance to Hilo Bay as well as dog-friendly Pineapple Island Fresh Cuisine at 332 Keawe Street where dogs are allowed to dine with you at the tables that front the restaurant (along the...

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Flying Your Dog Inter-Island

Flying Inter-Island? Traveling inter-island in Hawaii with your pet requires a little extra legwork to ensure your flight is a happy experience for you and your pet. Since traveling requirements vary depending on the size of your dog, take a couple minutes to review your airlines’ pet requirements. If you are traveling inter-island with a pet, you need to reserve your flight at least 24 hours in advance as the airlines only allow a limited number of animals per flight. Consider your pet’s safety when flying. Will your dog or cat be able to withstand long delays (a couple to several hours in length) in a non-air-conditioned area? Aloha Air Cargo Call 48 hours in advance to reserve a flight. Last-minute bookings can also be accommodated on a space available basis. Honolulu, Oahu: 808-832-0566 Lihue, Kauai :808-274-3071 Kahului, Maui: 808-873-3556 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii: 808-326-1077 Hilo, Hawaii: 808-974-4141 http://www.alohaaircargo.com/pet-shipping/ Costs vary depending on weight and size of container.  Calculation estimates are provided on the website.  For example, for a medium-large dog (i.e.,...

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Flying Your Dog to Hawaii

Traveling With Pets Chapter 4-29 Hawaii Administrative Rules, governs the importation of dogs, cats and other carnivores into Hawaii. This law states that dogs and cats meeting specific pre- and post-arrival requirements may qualify for 5-day–or-less quarantine program, which has a provision for direct release at Honolulu International Airport after inspection. Specific information including the 5-day-or-less quarantine program can be found at: http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/aqs/animal-quarantine-information-page/ Flying Your Dog From the Mainland to Hawaii Alaska Airlines implemented a new dog-friendly policy in 2011 for flights to Hawaii.  Please note, according to its website, “Due to strong headwinds at various times of year, Alaska Airlines limits the number of pets accepted as checked baggage on flights to or from Hawaii. This restriction does not apply to pets accepted for travel in the cabin.”  See their website for more details. Previously, Alaska Airlines’ policy did not allow dogs to fly to Hawaii. If you choose to travel with your dog in the cabin, he will be considered your carry-on item. The fee to travel with...

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Walua Trail

DIRECTIONS: Beginning at Lako Street (turn mauka off of the highway) just below the Kona Vista Subdivision you will find the Walua trailhead, but it intercepts a couple streets as it goes south for 3 miles. ABOUT: Friendly, social walking/jogging/biking paved path that is popular with area residents and tourists.  In places the Walua Trail is an isolated paved trail and restricted to non-motorized vehicles such as bikes, skates or pedestrians. In other areas the trail becomes Walua Road and you must share the street with cars. However, this narrow and winding neighborhood street does not see a lot of traffic, and drivers there are typically aware of you and are driving slowly. Nice shade from the trees in the morning; HOT in the afternoon, so I’d advise going in the early to mid-morning or evening. BRING: Poop bags, leash, water HAZARDS: High-traffic narrow trail.  Possible unfriendly dogs or under-socialized dogs, so it is advised to only interact with unknown dogs IF the owner agrees to it.  Please don’t let...

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