Lake Waiau

It's a mystery as to how this lake can even exist! Nobody knows exactly why the porous volcanic rocks in this area are holding water. Scientists believe it may be due to a layer of ash from an ancient eruption of Mauna Kea or possibly due to a layer of permafrost beneath the ground. It's a stark and stunningly beautiful location. A place sacred to some Hawaiians who still deposit their baby's umbilical cords in the lake. Be cautious of of the windy, cold conditions and the oxygen deprivation if you hike here. My husband was starting to lose part of his vision from lack of oxygen! He fully recovered when we got to a lower elevation.

I was so amazed ! This lake is called "Ice Age Lake" well... yes, its chilling cold at 13.000ft Becareful hicking there. The high altitude and lack of oxygen may make you dizzing and tired. Take it easy and stop when feel dizzy. Give time to reoxigenate your brain then continue Its worth it !!

So cool. Place has massive aura. Would want to play a legendary concert here with the acoustics of the surrounding rock.

It’s a sacred place for Hawaiian. Hiking to this place is so surreal. You will feel strong energy here. I should have brought some offerings. Great place to visit.

What a place! It’s not quite along the road but not a very long hike to get there. Definitely make trip when you’re up on Mauna Kea. When we were there we had snow on the ground and the lake was covered by a thin layer of ice: what a view in itself, and particularly given the fact that you’re on Hawaii!

ここに訪れるツアーは無いので、自力で行くしかないです。 酸素が薄くて登りは、きつかった。 念願が叶って最高です😃

素晴らしい景色でした。オニヅカ・ビジター・センターから車でさらに登り、そして駐車場から歩きます。歩く距離は1キロもないと思いますが、ほぼ4000メートルの高所であることと、ゴツゴツとした歩きにくい道であるので私にはなかなか大変でした。 しかし、この美しい景色を自分の目で見ることができて大変感動しました。街や海とは気温差がとてもあるので、ここに訪れるためには、しっかりとした装備とそこそこの体力が必要だと思います。