MEDIA RELEASE

Hawaii National Park, HI – In anticipation of the heavy rain and wind forecast with the arrival of Tropical Storm Guillermo, all backcountry areas in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed as of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug.​ ​4​ ​until it is safe to reopen them. No backcountry permits will be issued until park staff reassess the storm’s impact.

In addition, Mauna Loa Road from Kīpukapuaulu to the Mauna Loa​ ​Lookout​​,and Nāmakanipaio Campgrounds and A-frame cabins,​ ​will close as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. The visitor centers, restrooms, lava tube, front-country trails, steam vents, and other popular features, will remain open.

Park staff will continue to monitor the storm and assess conditions in the park. The public will be kept informed via news releases, social media, and the park website, nps.gov/havo