| Facilities: Toilets but no water are located at Kipuka Puaulu picnic ground and at the end of Ups and Downs of Mauna Loa. Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Ups and Downs of Mauna Loa. Best Time To Visit: Ups and Downs of Mauna Loa is open year round. Fees: No fees are charged. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: Watch your speed as you descend the narrow curvy road as cars often cut blind corners and it is difficult to negotiate hairpin turns at high speed. Directions: Ups and Downs of Mauna Loa is located within the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. To reach Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from Kailua-Kona, drive southeast for about 96 on HWY 11 (2 to 2 1/2 hour drive).To reach Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from Hilo, take Hwy 11. The park is 30 miles from Hilo (45 minute drive). | 
