Wailua River and Wai'ale'ale Crater by Dieter Schaefer (2010)

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Description At the end of Waikoko Forest Management Road, which is the unpaved extension of Kuamo'o Road, Wailua River exits crater of Mt. Waialeale (the summit of which is the wettest spot on earth with 460 inches of rainfall annually). On most days, Mount Waialeale is concealed in clouds, especially at the summit. Along the road, you pass the spot were the Jurassic Park Gate had been build.The trail to "Blue Hole" at the base of the crater wall starts here - but try as we might, we could not discern a trail much beyond this spot.When looking at the crater of Mount Waialeale, think of Mount St. Helens and its eruption in 1980. Unlike Hawaii volcanoes such as Diamond Head or Koko Head whose craters are best viewed from above, Mt. Waialeale erupted sideways much like Mount St. Helens. In fact the entire eastern side of the mountain blew out in an eruption eons ago.

Dieter Schaefer, Santa Barbara
Member Since January 2008
Artist Statement I have been an avid photographer since 1979 - my specialty now is wildlife and nature photography - in particular avian photography.

Most of my work can be found on flickr (Beachwalker2008).

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