(BIVN) – The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources says it has reopened most state parks and forests after the passing of Hurricane Nolo, although some locations remains closed.
On Hawaiʻi island, all forestry and wildlife lands are open to the public except those for which staff are performing damage assessments and repairs. The Muliwai Trail, Waimanu campground, Keanakolu and ʻĀinapō cabins are closed until staff can complete damage and safety assessments, DLNR says.
Hawaiʻi island state parks are open except for:
- Waialea Section of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area: Closed due to fallen trees from Hurricane Lala.
- Lapakahi State Historical Park: Closed due to fallen trees from Hurricane Lala.
- ʻAkaka Falls State Park: The right side of the trail is closed due to fallen trees. The rest of the ʻAkaka Falls trail remains partially open.
The DLNR says most state park camping areas and lodging facilities remain closed, including:
- Kalopā Cabins: Closed for repairs. The park remains open for daytime use and overnight camping.
- Hāpuna Cabins: Closed for repairs.
- Kīholo Campground: Closed due to fallen trees. The park remains open for daytime use only.
The DLNR is advising the public to “use caution when entering any state parks and forest lands and unidentified and unmitigated hazards may still exist.”
“DLNR appreciates the public’s cooperation with all safety advisories and patience with the long list of repairs and restoration work in the months ahead,” said DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife Administrator Marigold Zoll, who was selected for the position earlier in September. “The compounding impacts of successive storms are affecting our ability to safely open certain areas in a timely manner, but we will continue to restore access as soon as possible.”
