Originally Posted by sunset1999
Want to go up Mauna Kea, but I'm not old enough to rent a 4WD. If anyone is going to be in Hilo and is planning to go up Mauna Kea and wouldn't mind a stranger tagging along, please reply. I'm willing to pay for the petrol.
Totally bummed that I wasn't able to rent a 4WD. I might rent a compact. Can you take a compact to Akaka Falls? I couldn't find any information about it.
Any advice welcome!! I'll be staying at Arnotts.
Did you try Harpers? I don't know their age policies, but they are the only company on the island that allows vehicles on Saddle Road/Mauna Kea summit road.
A compact is fine to Akaka Falls. It's a state park, there's a small parking lot at the park (where the path to both falls begins). If the parking lot is full you'll have to pull off to the side of the road.
Be sure to stop at Mr. Ed's Bakery in Honomu on your way back from Akaka Falls.
